Microsoft Word - English_Grammar_through_Stories.doc

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by Alan Townend

ƒ doesn't do any harm
If you do harm to a person you hurt or even injure them. If
you do harm to something you damage it.


ƒ make it back
If you make it back you manage to find your way back to the
point where you started from.


ƒ the day is done
When your day is done you should be finished with your
work and relax.


ƒ make the wrong decision
If you make the wrong decision you don't choose the best
option.


ƒ doing time
If you do time you are being punished for doing something
wrong. The expression was originally used to describe
criminals who are serving a sentence in prison.


ƒ make someone angry
If you make someone angry you do something that the
person doesn't like at all.


ƒ do the right thing
If you do the right thing you do what you think is best in a
particular situation.


ƒ I really did it that day
This expression is used when you do something very stupid.


ƒ doing about 60-70 miles an hour
If you do 60-70 miles an hour you are driving your car at a
speed of 60-70 an hour.


ƒ made wonderful pieces of furniture
Produced wonderful furniture.


ƒ make for the back
If you make for a place you move towards it, usually rather
hurriedly.


ƒ did a good lunch
If you go to a restaurant because the food there always
tastes good you can use this expression.


ƒ do my homework
If you do your homework, you prepare yourself in advance.
ƒ make the right choice
If you make the choice you select the best option. This
expression is the opposite to make the wrong decision.

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