Phrases & Expressions

To decide between two or more options.

• You have to make a choice between the two universities.
• It's hard to make a choice when you like both.

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 arrange the bed neatly.

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

Not important; not a problem.

• It's no big deal, really.
• I'm sorry I broke your pen. Oh, no big deal.

A sign or notice indicating that entry is not allowed.

• The sign said 'No Entry'.
• There was a 'No Entry' sign on the door.

Arriving or happening at the exact planned or scheduled moment.

• The train arrived on time.
• Please make sure you are on time for the meeting.

Happening or done only one time during a year.

• We only eat caviar once a year.
• This special event happens once a year.

To arrange for food from a restaurant to be delivered to your home.

• Let's order in tonight.
• We ordered in Chinese.