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make a difference = be different; be better or worse; to create a change.
I asked my friend which motor oil was the best, and he said it didn’t make a difference which one I used.
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make do = to use what a person has available.
Ole doesn’t have very much money, but he’s able to make do with what he has.
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make sense = be reasonable; smart action, smart idea
It makes sense to protect yourself from the sun.
It doesn’t make any sense to allow yourself to get burned.
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make sure = check on something.
Make sure you get to the airport on time so you don’t miss your flight.
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make up = create from your imagination; invent an idea
A little girl made up a story about some bears who got lost while walking in the forest.
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make up (one’s) mind = decide; choose one thing or direction.
Donna and Brian can’t make up their minds on a name for their baby.
I can’t make up my mind.
You can’t make up your mind.
He can’t make up his mind.
She can’t make up her mind.
We can’t make up our minds.
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might as well = okay to do something, even if you think it’s not a good idea.
We might as well let Reggie open his gifts now. He can’t wait.
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more or less = similar to something; about the same as
This radio is so old it’s more or less an antique.
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