Microsoft Word - English_Grammar_through_Stories.doc

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by Alan Townend

ƒ that had made him
If you manage to do a very good job establishing a name
for yourself and your services, you can use this expression.


ƒ did a fair price
If a shop or store always offers its products at a fair price
you can say They do a fair price.


ƒ made my mind up
When you think about your options and then select one of
them you make your mind up.


ƒ do for
It will be enough.


ƒ done the necessary
This usually means that you pay the bill, pay for the service.


ƒ made a face
To make a grimace.


ƒ do for me
If someone wants to do for you, you should run away from
them as fast as you can because this means, they want to kill
you.


ƒ made it easy
If you help a person achieve their goal you make it easy for
them.


ƒ making an attempt
If you try doing something you make an attempt.


ƒ made as little noise as possible
You try to be very silent.


ƒ made out
If you can not hear or understand what a person says
because it is so noisy you can not make it out.


ƒ I had done it again
If you have repeated a stupid mistake you can say «I have
done it again».


ƒ I made my apologies
If you say sorry you make your apologies.


ƒ made light of the matter
If you accept an unpleasant situation lightheartedly and
don't complain you make light of the matter.


ƒ make good the damage
If you repair or mend something that has been broken you
make good the damage.

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