12 Idioms with MAKE
Make is an interesting word in English because it goes together with a lot of words to make idioms which are commonly used in conversation, as phrasal verbs are. Here are 12 of them
VOCABULARY CHECK
- make plans means to arrange to do something with your family or friends.
- make noise means to be noisy.
- make an excuse means to give a reason for doing something (that you shouldn’t do) or to give a reason for not doing something (that you should do).
- make the bed means to arrange the sheets, blankets, and pillows after sleeping.
- make an appointment means to arrange a time and a place to meet someone, usually a professional person.
- make copy means to duplicate something.
- make an effort means to put your energy into doing something; working hard at something.
- make friends means to become friends with others.
- make money means to earn money.
- make a phone call means to telephone someone.
- make progress means to be working in a way which is getting you closer to completing the task.
- make time means to arrange the time to do something.