Do and Make

We often use do followed by words for work or indefinite activities.
Do your homework.
Can you do the dishes tonight?
Stan did the grocery shopping every Saturday morning.
You must do something about the mice in the basement!

We often use make with the meaning of .
Let’s make some travel plans.
Mom made a cake for Zachary’s birthday.
Do you want me to make breakfast for you?

There are also many idiomatic expressions that use the verbs do or make.
To do one’s best, to make progress, to do one’s duty, to make a fortune

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