Collocation In Use 7 Flashcards
Make arrangements for
The company is trying ti make arrangements for staffs with financial problems.
Make a change/changes
The new president promises to make some changes.
Make a choice
It’s hard to make a choice between the black shirt and the red one.
Make a comment/comments
I have to make a comment on the new teacher to the manager.
Make a contribution to
She made a great contribution to my project.
Make a decision
You have to make your decision asap, otherwise you’ll miss the opportunity.
Make an effort
He is trying to make an effort with his lessons this year.
Make an excuse
Let’s make an excuse and ditch the class.
Make friends
Caroline is very good at making friends.
Make an improvement
Repainting the room has really made an improvement.
Make a mistake
They’ve made a mistake in our bill.
Make a phone call
I’ve got to make some phone calls before dinner.
Make a progress
Holly is making progress with all her schoolwork.
Do your best
All that matters in the exam is to do your best.
Do damage
The storm did some damage to our roof.
Do an experiment
we are doing an experiment to test how the metal reacts with water.
Do exercises
We’ll do some exercises practicing these collocations tomorrow.
Do someone a good turn/do someone a favor
Could you do me a favor and pick me up some milk from the supermarket?
Just did me a good turn by lending me her car while mine was in the garage .
Do harm
Changing the rules may do more harm than good.
Do your hair
No, I’m not ready. I haven’t done my hair yet.
Do your homework
My son has to do his homework as straight after school.
Doing the ironing, shopping, washing, etc.
I’ll do the washing if you do the ironing.
Do some work
We’ll do some work on our project, and then we’ll go to the cinema.
