Hmmm. Do you have trouble making decisions? Errr... yes and no.
There are lots of common fixed expressions where we use the word 'do', and lots more
where we use the word 'make'. We've put some together here, so watch and
see. How many can you spot? Are you ready? Can you do me a favour? Sure. Can you ask Japan
to send us the latest sales figures? I'll do it now. Thank you.
Uh-oh. There's something wrong with this vacuum cleaner. It's making a funny noise.
Perhaps you're right, Henry, about my working too hard. I guess I'm a little tired. I'd
better go home and get some rest. Sure. A night's sleep will do you good. Good
night, Doc. Right, thank you. Bye bye. Hey, do you want
to try that new Italian restaurant tonight? I don't know. We've got a lot to do. Oh Jay,
we can make time for that. Great! I'll call now and make a reservation.
Get back, all of you. Yesterday I shot a man, thinking he was you. This time I won't make
a mistake. You've made enough mistakes, Coe. The man
you shot yesterday was your father. Scientists at the University of Horsham are
doing research into rain forest plants. They plan to use them to make vaccines.
I think you owe an apology to everybody in this room. And if you're half the gentleman
I know you are, I'm sure you'll make it. Finally I want to thank every American who
took the time to sit down and write a letter, or type and email, or make a phone call or
send a tweet, hoping your voice would make a difference. I promise you. Your voice made
all the difference. And as long as I have the privilege of being
your president, your voice will be heard in the White House.
So how many did you spot? Let's review. Can you do me a favour? It's making a funny noise
A night's sleep will do you good. We can make time for that. Great. I'll call
now and make a reservation. This time I won't make a mistake. You've made
enough mistakes, Coe. Scientists at the University of Horsham are
doing research into rain forest plants. I think you owe an apology to everybody in
this room. And if you're half the gentleman I know you are, I'm sure you'll make it.
...or make a phone call or send a tweet hoping your voice would make a difference. Your voice
made all the difference. Hmmm. Do you have trouble making decisions? Errr... yes and no.