make a choice — choose
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to decide between two or more options after thinking about them.
Say it like a native
Textbook You must render a selection from the options.
Native You have to make a choice.
'Make a choice' is natural; 'render a selection' is jargon.
Pattern: make a choice (between/about something)
In use
- It's hard to make a choice when both jobs sound interesting.daily life
- In my opinion, young people should be free to make a choice about their future careers without too much pressure from their parents.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ You have to do a choice.
✓ You have to make a choice.
You MAKE a choice — not 'do' one.
Common collocations
make a choice— have to, difficult, the right, between
Don't confuse it
Similar to 'make a decision,' but 'make a choice' often focuses more on picking between clear options.