Grammar fix

make a complaint

complain (formally or officially)

To say that you are not happy about something, especially to someone in authority, usually in a formal or official way.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

If the service is bad, you can make a complaint to the manager.daily life
In my opinion, if customers are unhappy with a product, they should make a complaint so the company can improve its service.IELTS speaking

Pattern: make a complaint (about [something])

WrongI want to do a complaint.

RightI want to make a complaint.

You MAKE (or 'file/lodge') a complaint — not 'do' one.

Patternmake a complaint (about [something])

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I wish to lodge a formal grievance regarding the service.

Natural I'd like to make a complaint about the service.

'Make a complaint' is natural; 'lodge a grievance' is very formal/legal (though 'lodge a complaint' is fine in writing).

Words that usually travel with it.

More formal than simply 'complain.' Use 'make a complaint' for official situations, not just casual conversation.