take a selfie

Meaning

This phrase means to photograph oneself, usually with a smartphone held at arm's length or pointed at a mirror. It is a highly popular casual expression used by people of all ages worldwide. It can be done alone or with a group of friends.

Examples

• Let's take a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower!

  Let's take a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower!

• She always likes to take a selfie when she wears a new outfit.

  She always likes to take a selfie when she wears a new outfit.

• He extended his arm to take a selfie with the famous actor.

  He extended his arm to take a selfie with the famous actor.

• It is hard to take a selfie when the sun is directly behind you.

  It is hard to take a selfie when the sun is directly behind you.

• They stopped on the bridge to take a selfie together.

  They stopped on the bridge to take a selfie together.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Can you make a selfie of us?

  ✓ Can you take a selfie of us?

  The correct verb collocation for photos and selfies is always 'take', never 'make'.

• ✗ I did a selfie with my phone.

  ✓ I took a selfie with my phone.

  The verb 'do' is incorrect when referring to capturing a photograph. You must use the past tense 'took'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The lighting here is perfect to ___.

  💡 Phrase for photographing yourself with your phone.

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  take a selfie

• We should ___ to remember this fun day!

  💡 Capturing a self-portrait with friends.

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  take a selfie