Behaviour Collocations

to confuse someone or cause problem for them
"The children played a joke on the
teacher by hiding under their desks
before she came into the room."

to laugh when someone says something funny about you and not be offended
"Fortunately, the teacher could take a
joke and didn’t punish them."

to decide to do something although it will make you feel embarrassed or ashamed
"Isabella swallowed her pride and
admitted that she was wrong."

to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly
"The child threw a tantrum when I
wouldn’t buy him any sweets."

to suddenly become angry
"Finally I lost my patience and shouted at her."

to gradually accept a sad situation
"Nick has found it hard to come to
terms with his illness."

o show what one is really like
"Daniel’s failure to support her has
certainly revealed his true character."