Make vs Do

The essential make/do distinction that confuses every English learner

소개

"make"와 "do"는 영어 학습자들에게 가장 혼란스러운 동사 Top 2예요. 둘 중 어떤 걸 쓸지는 논리가 아니라 거의 전적으로 콜로케이션(어휘 조합)에 달려 있거든요. 왜 "make a mistake"이지 "do a mistake"가 아닌지, 왜 "make a decision"이지 "do a decision"이 아닌지——규칙은 없어요. 그냥 외워야 해요.

한국어에서도 "전화를 걸다", "결정을 내리다"처럼 동사와 명사의 조합이 정해져 있잖아요. 영어의 make/do도 똑같은 감각이에요. 이 챕터에서 가장 흔한 조합들을 한꺼번에 정복해봅시다.

테마

이 챕터의 모든 영어 연어 (24)

• make a mistake To do something wrong or incorrect
• make an effort To try hard to do something
• make an appointment To arrange a scheduled meeting or visit
• make a complaint To formally express dissatisfaction about something
• make a suggestion To propose an idea or plan for others to consider
• make a promise To commit to doing something or guarantee something will happen
• make an excuse To give a reason (often false) for not doing something
• make a phone call To telephone someone
• make money To earn or generate income
• make a mess To create disorder or leave things untidy
• make arrangements To organise or plan the details of something
• make a difference To have a significant effect or impact on something
• do housework To perform cleaning and maintenance tasks around the home
• do the dishes To wash the plates, cups, and cutlery after a meal
• do the laundry To wash clothes and linen
• do a favour To help someone by doing something kind for them
• do exercise To perform physical activity to stay fit and healthy
• do business To engage in commercial transactions or trade with someone
• do damage To cause harm or destruction to something
• do your best To try as hard as you possibly can
• do an experiment To carry out a scientific test to discover or prove something
• do a course To study or complete an educational programme
• do well To perform successfully or achieve good results
• do badly To perform poorly or achieve bad results