How do you know when to use make and do? For some, it is simply a matter of memorizing which situation or word uses make or do. However, for those of you that need a little more direction, try distinguishing them this way:
Make often has the idea of creating or constructing something, and Do often has the idea of completing or performing. Of course some expressions are "idiomatic" and will probably not fall into either category.
We usually use MAKE:
To make an apology
To make a cake
To make a difference
To make a dress
To make a fuss
To make a goal, a basket, a touchdown, a homerun, a score
To make a grade or make the grade
To make a list
To make a mistake
To make plans
To make a profit
To make a report
To make an effort
To make believe (pretend)
To make breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, etc.
To make do (do something with what you have)
To make it (be able to attend)
To make it (succeed)
To make it worthwhile or worth your time
To make the best of a bad situation
To make time (find time to do something)
To make up (do something you have missed, to not be angry at someone
anymore)
To make your bed
We usually use DO:
To do your homework
To do the dishes
To do the laundry
To do your best
To do the things your have always wanted to do
To do your nails and hair
To do everything over again
To do that
To do your chores or housework
To do the ironing, washing, cooking, etc.
To do a job
To do what you can
To do time
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