Do vs Make

DO

'Do' for General Ideas !Note - these activities do not usually

produce a physical object.
Use the verb 'do' when speaking about
things in general. In other words, to
describe an action without saying exactly
what the action is. This form is often used
with the words 'something, nothing,
anything, everything, etc.

I'm not doing anything today.

He does everything for his mother.
Important Expressions with 'Do'
She's doing nothing.

There are a number of standard

We use the verb 'do' when we refer to
expressions that take the verb 'do'. The
housework (except “make the bed “)
best solution is to try to learn them.
do the ironing
do the laundry
do badly
do the washing
do business
do the washing up
do the dishes
do a favour
'Do' is often used when referring to
do good
work of any kind.
do harm
do time - (to go to prison)
do your work
do well
do homework
do your best
do housework
do your hair
do your job
do your nails
do your worst
 MAKE

We use the verb 'make' for Important Expressions with 'Make'

constructing, building or creating
There are a number of standard
make a dress expressions that take the
make food verb 'make'. The best solution is to
make a cup of tea / coffee try to learn them.

'Make' is often used when referring to

preparing food of any kind.

make a meal - breakfast / lunch /

dinner

!Note - these activities usually create

something that you can touch.

EXPRESSIONS WITH MAKE:

make amends make money

make arrangements make a move
make believe - (to pretend) make a noise
make a choice make a payment
make a comment make a phone call
make a decision make a plan
make a difference make a point
make an effort make a profit
make an enquiry make a promise
make an excuse make a remark
make a fool of yourself make a sound
make a fortune make a speech
make friends make a suggestion
make a fuss make time
make a journey make a visit
make love make your bed - (to prepare the bed for
make a mess sleeping in)
make a mistake