Phrases & Expressions

To produce a loud or unpleasant sound.

• Please don't make a noise while I'm sleeping.
• The old pipes make a strange noise at night.

To call someone on the phone.

• I need to make a quick phone call.
• She made several phone calls this morning.

To decide what to do.

• Let's make a plan for the weekend.
• We need to make a better plan.

To start friendships with people.

• She makes friends easily.
• I made many friends at university.

To arrange the bed neatly.

• Make your bed before school.
• She makes the bed every morning.

To fail to catch the bus.

• I missed the bus this morning.
• If you don't hurry, you'll miss the bus.

Traveling by walking, not using any vehicle.

• Let's explore the city on foot.
• The hotel is within walking distance, or you can go on foot.

Appearing or being displayed on a television, computer, or cinema screen.

• The actor's name appeared on screen.
• All the instructions are shown on screen.

To buy something using the internet.

• I usually order online because it saves time.
• You can order online and pick it up later.

Not available to buy at the moment because the shop has none left.

• I'm sorry, that item is currently out of stock.
• The popular book is out of stock everywhere.