Make Do Definition, Sentence Examples
MAKE DO MEANING – Find out what make do really means. Example sentences of this idiomatic expression can also be found here.
The idiom “make do” has been in use since the turn of the 20th century. It is rumored to have been in use since the 1700s, however, there is no concrete evidence to support this.
It is also said that it is a shortened version of the expression “make it do.”
Make Do Meaning:
- to manage something despite unfavorable circumstances
- to make do with the meager or inadequate resources at hand
- to make the best use of the resources you have available.
- to coexist (get along) with whatever is present
Synonyms:
- get by
- scrape by
- get along
- cope or survive
- manage
- make the best of a bad job
- make ends meet
- improvise
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Here are examples of sentences that use make do:
- Cassy is not rich, but is innovative and makes do with what she can get, fix or build herself.
- Patrick had to make do with what was available in his house.
- Sorry, Ted! You have to make do with the last slice of cake.
- We will have to make do with Val in our team, even though he rarely shows up for class.
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