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Speak Better English with Harry

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 448

Sep 13, 2023
Learn useful collocations with 'make' and the difference between 'make' and 'do'. Enhance your English speaking and writing skills with 20 collocations. Avoid making mistakes in exams. Explore expressions with 'make' such as 'make a deal' and 'make a mess'. Discover the meaning of 'making do' and 'making a living'. Learn strategies for effective communication and the importance of differentiating 'make' and 'do'.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'Make' is used when talking about creating something tangible, while 'do' is used for general activities.
  • 'Make sense' emphasizes the idea of clarity and logical understanding in communication.

Deep dives

Common expressions with make

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses common expressions with the word 'make'. They explain that 'make' is typically used when talking about creating something tangible, while 'do' is used for general activities. The speaker focuses on more advanced and less common expressions with 'make'. They provide examples such as 'make a deal', 'make a deadline', 'make a fool of yourself', and 'make a fortune' to illustrate how the word 'make' is used in different contexts.

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