100+ Collocations in English - Complete List: Make & Do

We have an abundance of collocations with  ‘make’ and ‘do’ that really do enable us to  

Għandna abbundanza ta 'kollokazzjoni ma' 'make' u 'do' li verament jippermettulna li nkunu

be able to express exactly what we mean.  This is a big listicle style video. So,  

kapaċi nesprimu eżattament dak li rridu nfissru. Dan huwa vidjo ta 'stil ta' listiku kbir. Allura,

download your worksheet, get your  pen to hand. And let's do this.

niżżel il-folja tax-xogħol tiegħek, ħu l-pinna tiegħek f'idejna. U ejja nagħmlu dan.

Make a long story short. This means  to summarize an incident or event.  

Agħmel storja twila qasira. Dan ifisser li tiġbor fil-qosor inċident jew avveniment.

You don't want to tell the long story.  So, you're just going to cut to the most  

Ma tridx tgħid l-istorja twila. Allura, int biss se taqta 'l-aktar

important details. You will also  hear ‘To cut a long story short’.

dettalji importanti. Se tisma wkoll 'To cut a long story short'.

I met Sam five years ago at a jazz concert. And to  make a long story short, we got married last year.

Iltqajt ma’ Sam ħames snin ilu f’kunċert tal-jazz. U biex nagħmlu storja twila qasira, iżżewwiġna s-sena l-oħra.

Make a mistake. This means to do  something wrong or incorrectly.  

Agħmel żball. Dan ifisser li tagħmel xi ħaġa ħażina jew ħażina.

We're all guilty of making mistakes, aren't we?

Aħna lkoll ħatja li nagħmlu żbalji, hux?

Oh dear. I made a mistake in the test  and I got a lower grade than I expected.

Oh għeżież. Għamilt żball fit-test u ħadt grad aktar baxx milli stennejt.

Make a plan. This means to create a strategy  or a blueprint for achieving your goal.

Agħmel pjan. Dan ifisser li toħloq strateġija jew pjan għall-kisba tal-mira tiegħek.

Hey, let's make a plan for how we're  going to finish this project on time.

Ħej, ejja nagħmlu pjan ta’ kif se nispiċċaw dan il-proġett fil-ħin.

Make a difference. This means to have  a significant impact or effect. Like,

Għamel differenza. Dan ifisser li jkollok impatt jew effett sinifikanti. Bħal,

I would hope my lessons make a big difference  to your English learning experience. 

nittama li l-lezzjonijiet tiegħi jagħmlu differenza kbira għall-esperjenza tiegħek tat-tagħlim tal-Ingliż.

Your support can make a difference  in the lives of those in need.

L-appoġġ tiegħek jista’ jagħmel differenza fil-ħajja ta’ dawk fil-bżonn.

Make a suggestion. This is to offer  an idea or proposal for consideration.  

Agħmel suġġeriment. Dan biex joffri idea jew proposta għall-konsiderazzjoni.

I'm often asking my students to make  suggestions for future video topics.

Spiss inkun qed nitlob lill-istudenti tiegħi biex jagħmlu suġġerimenti għal suġġetti futuri tal-vidjow.

Excuse me, can I make a suggestion  for improving this process?

Skużani, nista' nagħmel suġġeriment biex intejjeb dan il-proċess?

Make an effort. 

Agħmel sforz.

This means to exert oneself, to  try hard to accomplish something.

Dan ifisser li jeżerċita ruħu, li jipprova ħafna biex iwettaq xi ħaġa.

We often need to make an effort  to get what we want in life. 

Ħafna drabi għandna bżonn nagħmlu sforz biex niksbu dak li rridu fil-ħajja.

Sorry, I'll make an effort to be on  time for our next meeting, I promise.

Jiddispjaċini, jien se nagħmel sforz biex inkun fil-ħin għal-laqgħa tagħna li jmiss, inwiegħed.

Make an appointment. This is to  schedule a time to meet with someone.

Agħmel appuntament. Dan huwa biex tiskeda ħin biex tiltaqa 'ma' xi ħadd.

Oh, that reminds me I need to make  an appointment to see my doctor. 

Oh, dan ifakkarni li għandi bżonn nagħmel appuntament biex nara lit-tabib tiegħi.

Oh, hello. Yes, I'd like to make an  appointment to the doctor, please.

Oh, bonjour. Iva, nixtieq nagħmel appuntament lit-tabib, jekk jogħġbok.

Make an impression. This means to create  a memorable or lasting effect on someone.

Agħmel impressjoni. Dan ifisser li toħloq effett memorabbli jew dejjiemi fuq xi ħadd.

You really make an impression on them. 

Int verament tagħmel impressjoni fuqhom.

Her confident demeanour made a strong  impression on the interviewers.

L-imġiba kunfidenti tagħha ħalliet impressjoni qawwija fuq l-intervistaturi.

Make an exception. This means to allow or accept  something that is usually not allowed or accepted.

Agħmel eċċezzjoni. Dan ifisser li tippermetti jew taċċetta xi ħaġa li normalment ma tkunx permessa jew aċċettata.

We don't normally allow pets, but we can  make an exception for your well-behaved dog.

Normalment ma nħallux annimali domestiċi, iżda nistgħu nagħmlu eċċezzjoni għall-kelb li jġib ruħu tajjeb tiegħek.

Make an observation. This means  to notice or comment on something.

Agħmel osservazzjoni. Dan ifisser li tinnota jew tikkummenta fuq xi ħaġa.

Oh, I couldn't help but make an observation  that the building looked abandoned.

Oh, ma stajtx ma nagħmel osservazzjoni li l-bini deher abbandunat.

Make an offer. This means to propose or suggest  something that is available for acceptance.

Agħmel offerta. Dan ifisser li tipproponi jew tissuġġerixxi xi ħaġa li hija disponibbli għall-aċċettazzjoni.

I'll make you an offer you can't refuse

Nagħmlek offerta li ma tistax tirrifjuta

Make ends meet. This means to earn  enough money to cover expenses,  

Agħmel tlaħħaq. Dan ifisser li taqla 'biżżejjed flus biex tkopri l-ispejjeż,

to manage financially with limited resources.

biex timmaniġġja finanzjarjament b'riżorsi limitati.

It's difficult to make ends meet  with only a minimum wage job.

Huwa diffiċli li tlaħħaq b'impjieg b'paga minima biss.

Make a deal. This means to negotiate  or reach an agreement with someone.

Agħmel ftehim. Dan ifisser li tinnegozja jew tilħaq ftehim ma’ xi ħadd.

We made a deal to split the profits 50x50.

Għamilna ftehim biex naqsmu l-profitti 50x50.

Make a commitment. This is to promise to do  something, to take responsibility for something.

Agħmel impenn. Dan huwa li nwiegħed li tagħmel xi ħaġa, li tieħu r-responsabbiltà għal xi ħaġa.

I'm willing to make a commitment to  this project if everyone else is.

Jien lest li nieħu impenn għal dan il-proġett jekk kulħadd hu.

Make a promise. This is to pledge  to do something or keep one's word.

Agħmel wegħda. Dan huwa li wieħed iwiegħed li jagħmel xi ħaġa jew iżomm kelmtu.

I promise to be there for  you, no matter what happens.

Inwiegħed li nkun hemm għalik, jiġri x'jiġri.

Make a phone call. This is to use the  phone to communicate with someone.

Agħmel telefonata. Dan biex tuża t-telefon biex tikkomunika ma 'xi ħadd.

Sorry, I need to make a phone  call to confirm our reservation.

Jiddispjacini, għandi bżonn nagħmel telefonata biex nikkonferma r-riservazzjoni tagħna.

Make a reservation. This is to reserve a spot  or place in advance like at a restaurant.

Agħmel riserva. Dan biex tirriserva post jew post bil-quddiem bħal f’ristorant.

Let's make a reservation at that  new restaurant for Friday night.

Ejja nagħmlu prenotazzjoni f'dak ir-ristorant ġdid għall-Ġimgħa filgħaxija.

Make an appearance. This is to go to or be  present at an event for just a short time.

Agħmel dehra. Dan biex tmur jew tkun preżenti f'avveniment għal ftit żmien biss.

Oh, hello. The mayor made an appearance  at the opening of the civic centre.

Oh, bonjour. Is-Sindku għamel dehra fil-ftuħ taċ-ċentru ċiviku.

Make a choice. This is to select  or pick one option over others.

Agħmel għażla. Dan huwa li tagħżel jew tagħżel għażla waħda fuq oħrajn.

That one. You have to make a choice between  staying here or moving to a new city.

Dik wieħed. Trid tagħmel għażla bejn toqgħod hawn jew tiċċaqlaq għal belt ġdida.

Make a recommendation. This is to suggest  or endorse something to someone else

Agħmel rakkomandazzjoni. Dan biex jissuġġerixxi jew japprova xi ħaġa lil xi ħadd ieħor

I’m new here, can you make a recommendation  for a good restaurant in the area?

jien ġdid hawn, tista' tagħmel rakkomandazzjoni għal ristorant tajjeb fiż-żona?

Make a request. This is to ask for  something politely or formally.

Agħmel talba. Dan biex titlob xi ħaġa b'mod edukat jew formalment.

I'd like to make a request  for a day off next week.

Nixtieq nagħmel talba għal jum liberu il-ġimgħa d-dieħla.

Make a confession. This is to admit something that  one has done wrong or kept a secret up until now.

Agħmel qrar. Dan biex jammetti xi ħaġa li wieħed għamel ħażin jew żamm sigriet sa issa.

All right, all right, I'm ready  to make a confession. I did it.

Tajjeb, sew, lest nagħmel qrar. Ghamilta.

Make a profit. This is to earn money by selling  goods or services for more than the cost of  

Agħmel profitt. Dan biex taqla 'flus billi tbigħ oġġetti jew servizzi għal aktar mill-ispiża ta'

producing them. So, the money that is left over,  that's your profit and you make that profit.

jipproduċuhom. Allura, il-flus li jkun fadal, dak huwa l-profitt tiegħek u inti tagħmel dak il-profitt.

The company was able to make a profit  despite a difficult economic climate.

Il-kumpanija setgħet tagħmel profitt minkejja klima ekonomika diffiċli.

Make a sale. This is to successfully  sell a product or service to a customer.

Agħmel bejgħ. Dan biex ibiegħ b'suċċess prodott jew servizz lil klijent.

The salesperson was able to make  a sale by offering a discount.

Il-bejjiegħ seta’ jagħmel bejgħ billi joffri skont.

Make a donation. This is to give money  or goods to a charity or organization.

Agħmel donazzjoni. Dan biex jagħti flus jew oġġetti lil karità jew organizzazzjoni.

I want to make a donation to help support  research to find a cure for Alzheimer's.

Irrid nagħmel donazzjoni biex ngħin biex tappoġġja r-riċerka biex tinstab kura għall-Alzheimer.

Make a contribution. This is to provide support  

Agħti kontribut. Dan biex jipprovdi appoġġ

or assistance to a cause or project or to  contribute some words and ideas to a meeting.

jew għajnuna għal kawża jew proġett jew biex tikkontribwixxi xi kliem u ideat għal laqgħa.

Each member of the team made a contribution  to the successful completion of this project.

Kull membru tat-tim ta kontribut għat-tlestija b'suċċess ta' dan il-proġett.

Make a career. This is to pursue a profession  or vocation and build a successful working life.

Agħmel karriera. Dan biex issegwi professjoni jew vokazzjoni u tibni ħajja tax-xogħol ta’ suċċess.

She was determined to make a career in  medicine and worked hard to achieve her goals.

Kienet determinata li tagħmel karriera fil-mediċina u ħadmet ħafna biex tilħaq l-għanijiet tagħha.

Make a living. This is to earn enough  money to support yourself and your family.

Agħmel l-għajxien. Dan biex taqla’ biżżejjed flus biex tappoġġja lilek innifsek u lill-familja tiegħek.

Many people in this city struggle to make a living  due to the high costs for rent and food and…

Ħafna nies f'din il-belt jissieltu biex jaqilgħu l-għajxien minħabba l-ispejjeż għoljin għall-kera u l-ikel u...

Make peace. This is to end the conflict or  dispute and establish a state of harmony.

Agħmel il-paċi. Dan biex jintemm il-kunflitt jew it-tilwima u jiġi stabbilit stat ta’ armonija.

The two countries signed a treaty to  make peace and prevent future wars.

Iż-żewġ pajjiżi ffirmaw trattat biex jagħmlu l-paċi u jipprevjenu gwerer futuri.

Make love. This is to engage in  sexual activity with someone.

Agħmel l-imħabba. Dan huwa li tidħol f'attività sesswali ma 'xi ħadd.

They waited until they were married  to make love for the first time.

Huma stennew sakemm iżżewġu biex jagħmlu l-imħabba għall-ewwel darba.

Make a big deal out of something.  This is to treat something as being  

Agħmel xi ħaġa kbira minn xi ħaġa. Dan biex tittratta xi ħaġa bħala

more important or serious than it really is.

aktar importanti jew serja milli verament hi.

Don't make a big deal out of it. I  just made a small mistake- that's all.

M'għandekx tagħmel big deal minnha. Għamilt biss żball żgħir - dak kollu.

Make a clean break. This is to completely  end a relationship or situation.

Agħmel waqfa nadifa. Dan biex itemm kompletament relazzjoni jew sitwazzjoni.

She decided to make a clean break  from her toxic ex-boyfriend.

Hija ddeċidiet li tagħmel waqfa nadifa mill-ex-għarus tossiku tagħha.

Make a clean sweep. This means to  completely remove or eliminate something.

Agħmel knis nadif. Dan ifisser li tneħħi kompletament jew telimina xi ħaġa.

The new manager made a clean  sweep of the old policies.

Il-maniġer il-ġdid għamel sweep nadif tal-politiki l-qodma.

Make a face. This means to  show a facial expression  

Agħmel wiċċ. Dan ifisser li turi espressjoni tal-wiċċ

that conveys an emotion or reaction to something.

li twassal emozzjoni jew reazzjoni għal xi ħaġa.

She made a face when she  tasted the bitter medicine.

Għamlet wiċċ meta daq il-mediċina morra.

Make a fool of one's self. This is to embarrass  oneself by doing something foolish or silly.

Agħmel iqarqu minnu nnifsu. Dan biex imbarazza lilu nnifsu billi jagħmel xi ħaġa iblah jew iblah.

He made a fool of himself by  attempting a dangerous stunt.

Huwa għamel iqarqu minnu nnifsu billi pprova stunt perikoluż.

Make a go of it. This means to  attempt to succeed at something.

Agħmel go ta 'dan. Dan ifisser li tipprova tirnexxi f'xi ħaġa.

He decided to make a go of it and  start his own business. I'm so proud.

Huwa ddeċieda li jagħmel go minnha u jibda n-negozju tiegħu stess. Kemm jien kburi.

Make a killing. Now this doesn't mean  to kill somebody. It means to earn a  

Agħmel qtil. Issa dan ma jfissirx li toqtol lil xi ħadd. Dan ifisser li taqla '

large amount of money very quickly and easily.

ammont kbir ta' flus malajr u faċilment.

He made a killing in the stock market last year.

Huwa għamel qtil fl-istokk tas-sena li għaddiet.

Make a move. This means to  take action or make a decision.

Agħmel mossa. Dan ifisser li tieħu azzjoni jew tieħu deċiżjoni.

Oh, we need to make a move if  we're going to meet this deadline.

Oh, irridu nagħmlu mossa jekk se nilħqu din l-iskadenza.

Make a name for oneself. This means to  become famous or well known for something.

Agħmel isem għalih innifsu. Dan ifisser li ssir famuż jew magħruf sew għal xi ħaġa.

Oh, she made a name for herself in the  music industry with her unique sound.

Oh, hija għamlet isem għaliha nfisha fl-industrija tal-mużika bil-ħoss uniku tagħha.

Make a pass. This means to make a  romantic or sexual advance on someone.

Agħmel pass. Dan ifisser li tagħmel avvanz romantic jew sesswali fuq xi ħadd.

He made a pass at her but  she rejected his advances.

Huwa għamel pass fuqha iżda hija ċaħdet l-avvanzi tiegħu.

Make a point. This means to express  

Agħmel punt. Dan ifisser li tesprimi

a particular idea or opinion clearly  and effectively. You make your point

idea jew opinjoni partikolari b'mod ċar u effettiv. Inti tagħmel il-punt tiegħek

All right, you've made your point, calm down. 

Tajjeb, inti għamilt il-punt tiegħek, ikkalma.

He made a good point about  the importance of education.

Huwa għamel punt tajjeb dwar l-importanza tal-edukazzjoni.

Make a scene. This means to cause a  disturbance or commotion in public.

Agħmel xena. Dan ifisser li tikkawża tfixkil jew kommozzjoni fil-pubbliku.

Ah, she made a scene at the restaurant when  her order was incorrect. So, embarrassing.

Ah, għamlet xena fir-ristorant meta l-ordni tagħha ma kinitx korretta. Allura, imbarazzanti.

Make a snap decision. This means to make a quick  decision without much thought or consideration.

Ħu deċiżjoni snap. Dan ifisser li tieħu deċiżjoni malajr mingħajr ħafna ħsieb jew konsiderazzjoni.

Just like that, he made a snap decision to accept  the job without fully understanding the terms.

Eżatt hekk, huwa ħa deċiżjoni rapida biex jaċċetta l-impjieg mingħajr ma fehem bis-sħiħ it-termini.

Make a splash. This is to make a  noticeable impression or impact.

Agħmel tixrid. Dan biex jagħmel impressjoni jew impatt notevoli.

The new product launch really  made a splash in the market.

It-tnedija tal-prodott il-ġdid verament għamlet tixrid fis-suq.

Make a statement. This is to express an opinion  or viewpoint in a clear and decisive manner.

Agħmel dikjarazzjoni. Dan biex jesprimi opinjoni jew opinjoni b'mod ċar u deċiżiv.

She made a statement about the need for more  sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Hija għamlet stqarrija dwar il-ħtieġa għal aktar prattiċi sostenibbli fl-industrija tal-moda.

Make a U-turn. This means to turn around  and go in the opposite direction. Often  

Agħmel U-turn. Dan ifisser li ddur u tmur fid-direzzjoni opposta. Spiss

if you've gone the wrong way,  you're told to make a U-turn.

jekk inti ħadt il-mod ħażin, inti qallek tagħmel U-turn.

The driver made a U-turn when he  realized he was going the wrong way.

Is-sewwieq għamel U-turn meta nduna li kien sejjer fit-triq ħażina.

Make amends. This means to apologize and attempt  to repair or compensate for a wrongdoing.

Tirranġa. Dan ifisser li titlob skuża u tipprova ssewwa jew tikkumpensa għal xi ħaġa ħażina.

He tried to make amends for his mistake  by offering to do the laundry for a week.

Huwa pprova jpatti għall-iżball tiegħu billi offra li jagħmel il-ħasil tal-ħwejjeġ għal ġimgħa.

Make believe. This means to pretend  or imagine something to be true.

Agħmel jemmnu. Dan ifisser li tippretendi jew timmaġina li xi ħaġa tkun vera.

Lots of children will play ‘make believe’. 

Ħafna tfal se jilagħbu 'make jemmnu'.

The children like to ‘make believe’ that  they're explorers in a jungle adventure.

It-tfal iħobbu ‘jagħmlu jemmnu’ li huma esploraturi f’avventura fil-ġungla.

Make do. This means to  manage with what's available,  

Agħmel tagħmel. Dan ifisser li timmaniġġja b'dak li hemm disponibbli,

often because there is a lack of resource.

ħafna drabi minħabba li jkun hemm nuqqas ta 'riżorsi.

We took the wrong tent camping. So, four  of us had to make do in a two-man tent.

Ħadna l-ikkampjar tat-tinda ħażin. Għalhekk, erbgħa minna kellna nagħmlu tajjeb f’tinda b’żewġt irġiel.

Make a fuss. This phrase means to cause a  commotion or make a big deal out of something.

Agħmel fuss. Din il-frażi tfisser li tikkawża kommozzjoni jew tagħmel xi ħaġa kbira.

Children, stop making a fuss  and get into bed is bedtime!

Tfal, jieqfu għamlu ħarbtu u idħol fis-sodda huwa ħin l-irqad!

Make it up to someone. This means  to do something good for someone  

Agħmel f'idejn xi ħadd. Dan ifisser li tagħmel xi ħaġa tajba għal xi ħadd

in order to repair any damage that  you've done to that relationship.

sabiex isewwi kwalunkwe ħsara li għamilt lil dik ir-relazzjoni.

So, if you've made a mistake, then you need to  make it up to them. You need to make amends.

Allura, jekk għamilt żball, allura trid tpattihom. Trid tagħmel emenda.

“Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot your birthday. Can  I make it up to you by taking you to dinner?”

“Oh, skużani, insejt għeluq sninek. Nista’ npattilek billi nieħdok għall-ikel?”

Make an excuse. This means to give a reason,  

Agħmel skuża. Dan ifisser li tagħti raġuni,

often a false reason as to why you can't  do something, you're making an excuse.

ħafna drabi raġuni falza għaliex ma tistax tagħmel xi ħaġa, qed tagħmel skuża.

He's always making excuses to  get out of visiting my parents.

Dejjem qed jagħmel skużi biex joħroġ milli jżur lill-ġenituri tiegħi.

Make light of. This means to treat something  as if it's not serious or important. So,  

Agħmel dawl ta '. Dan ifisser li tittratta xi ħaġa bħallikieku mhix serja jew importanti. Allura,

imagine something bad has happened and then you  try and say it's okay. You're making light of it.

immaġina li ġrat xi ħaġa ħażina u mbagħad tipprova tgħid li hu tajjeb. Int qed tagħmel dawl minnha.

Although he was in considerable pain,  

Għalkemm kellu wġigħ konsiderevoli,

he made light of his suffering  so as not to upset his family.

għamilha ħafif tat-tbatija tiegħu biex ma jdejjaqx lill-familja tiegħu.

Make no bones about it. This means to not try  to hide something or cover up your feelings.

Tagħmel ebda għadam dwar dan. Dan ifisser li ma tipprovax taħbi xi ħaġa jew tgħatti s-sentimenti tiegħek.

She makes no bones about the  fact that she detests her boss.

Hija ma tagħmel l-ebda għadam dwar il-fatt li hija detests kap tagħha.

Make off with. This means to  steal something and get away.

Make off ma. Dan ifisser li tisraq xi ħaġa u titbiegħed.

Yes, it seems that thieves  broke into the jeweller's  

Iva, jidher li l-ħallelin daħlu fil-ġojjelliera

and made off with numerous valuable items.

u ħarġu b’bosta oġġetti ta’ valur.

Make oneself at home. This means to relax  and feel comfortable in someone else's home.

Agħmel lilu nnifsu fid-dar. Dan ifisser li tirrilassa u tħossok komdu fid-dar ta’ xi ħadd ieħor.

You often tell someone, “Hey, make yourself  at home. Oh, come into the living room and  

Ħafna drabi tgħid lil xi ħadd, “Ħej, agħmel lilek innifsek id-dar. Oh, idħol fil-kamra tal-għixien u

make yourselves at home. We're just  about to bring in the hors d'oeuvres.”

agħmel infuskom id-dar. Biss inġibu l-hors d'oeuvres.”

Make or break. This means that what's about to  happen will result in either success or failure.

Agħmel jew tkisser. Dan ifisser li dak li se jiġri se jirriżulta jew f'suċċess jew falliment.

This is make or break. And this match will be make or break  

Dan huwa make or break. U din il-partita se tkun make or break

for them. Either they win and get to the final  or they lose and finish the season with nothing.

għalihom. Jew jirbħu u jaslu għall-finali jew jitilfu u jispiċċaw l-istaġun mingħajr xejn.

Make time. This is to organize your time so that  you have some available for something important.

Agħmel il-ħin. Dan biex torganizza l-ħin tiegħek sabiex ikollok xi ftit disponibbli għal xi ħaġa importanti.

We should always make time for ourselves. 

Għandna dejjem nagħmlu ħin għalina nfusna.

Next week the new recruits are starting so you'll  have to make time to be able to show them around.

Il-ġimgħa d-dieħla qed jibdew ir-rekluti l-ġodda u għalhekk ikollok tagħmel ħin biex tkun tista’ turihom.

Make matters worse. This means to make a  situation even more difficult than it already is.

Aggrava l-affarijiet. Dan ifisser li tagħmel sitwazzjoni saħansitra aktar diffiċli milli diġà hi.

I fell into a hole full of deep water  at the beach and to make matters worse,  

Waqajt f’toqba mimlija ilma fond fuq il-bajja u biex tgħaxxaq,

my mobile phone got waterlogged  and, uh, stopped working.

il-mowbajl tiegħi sab l-ilma u, uh, waqaf jaħdem.

Make the bed. This means to tidy up  the bed after you've slept in it.

Għamel is-sodda. Dan ifisser li tirranġa s-sodda wara li tkun irqadt fiha.

So, in the morning you wake up,  

Għalhekk, filgħodu tqum,

get out of bed and then you make the  bed and it looks beautiful and inviting. 

toħroġ mis-sodda u mbagħad tagħmel is-sodda u tidher sabiħa u tistieden.

I like to make the bed every morning as I feel  that it helps me to start the day off well

Inħobb nagħmel is-sodda kull filgħodu peress li nħoss li tgħinni nibda l-ġurnata ta’ barra sew

Makeover. To makeover means to decorate or  repair something to make it look more attractive.

Makeover. Li tagħmel makeover tfisser li dekorazzjoni jew tiswija xi ħaġa biex tagħmilha tidher aktar attraenti.

Once we move in, we're going  to makeover the whole house.

Ladarba nimxu ġewwa, se nagħmlu tibdil lid-dar kollha.

Okay, let's move on to our ‘do’  collocations Are you ready? Let's do this.

Tajjeb, ejja ngħaddu għall-kollokazzjonijiet tagħna 'do' Inti lest? Ejja nagħmluha.

Do the housework. This means to  clean and maintain your home,  

Agħmel ix-xogħol tad-dar. Dan ifisser li tnaddaf u żżomm id-dar tiegħek,

including mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting.

inkluż mopping, vacuuming, knis, tfarfir.

We have a cleaner to do all the housework except  for the laundry and the ironing I do that.

Għandna cleaner biex nagħmlu x-xogħol kollu tad-dar ħlief għall-ħasil tal-ħwejjeġ u l-mogħdija li nagħmel hekk.

Continuing the subject of  cleaning, we do the dishes. 

Inkomplu s-suġġett tat-tindif, nagħmlu l-platti.

This is to wash dry and put away the  dishes and other kitchen utensils.

Dan biex taħsel niexef u poġġi l-platti u utensili oħra tal-kċina.

Normally I make the meals and my partner  does the dishes after we finish eating.

Normalment nagħmel l-ikliet u sieħbi jagħmel il-platti wara li nispiċċaw nieklu.

Do someone a favour. This is to perform an act  of kindness or assist someone with something.

Agħmel favur lil xi ħadd. Dan huwa biex twettaq att ta 'kindness jew tassisti lil xi ħadd b'xi ħaġa.

Could you do me a favour and look  after my cat while I'm on holiday?

Tista’ tagħmilni favur u tieħu ħsieb il-qattus tiegħi waqt li nkun fuq btala?

Do business. This means to engage in  commercial transactions or negotiations.

Agħmel negozju. Dan ifisser li tidħol fi tranżazzjonijiet jew negozjati kummerċjali.

Let's do business. 

Ejja nagħmlu negozju.

Oh, we're doing more business  with Asian countries these days.

Oh, qed nagħmlu aktar negozju ma 'pajjiżi Asjatiċi f'dawn il-jiem.

Staying with the work topic, you – do a job. 

Li tibqa' mas-suġġett tax-xogħol, int - tagħmel xogħol.

This means to perform work or tasks in  exchange for payment or compensation.

Dan ifisser li twettaq xogħol jew kompiti bi skambju għal ħlas jew kumpens.

I've got a couple of jobs to do for a neighbour  

Għandi ftit xogħlijiet x'nagħmel għal ġar

this weekend. They've asked me to  mow the lawn and prune their trees.

dan il-weekend. Talbuni biex naħsad il-ħaxix u nqaxxar is-siġar tagħhom.

Similar to that, you do a task. 

Simili għal dan, inti tagħmel kompitu.

This is to complete a specific job  or duty that's been assigned to you.

Dan biex tlesti xogħol jew dmir speċifiku li ġie assenjat lilek.

Ah, my online course is quite intense.  I have to do a different task every day.

Ah, il-kors online tiegħi huwa pjuttost intens. Ikolli nagħmel biċċa xogħol differenti kuljum.

We do overtime. This is to work additional  hours beyond one's regular work schedule.

Nagħmlu sahra. Dan biex jaħdem sigħat addizzjonali lil hinn mill-iskeda tax-xogħol regolari tiegħu.

I have to do overtime this week  because half of the staff are ill.

Ikolli nagħmel is-sahra din il-ġimgħa għax nofs l-istaff huma morda.

You also do a project. This is  to complete a specific task or  

Int ukoll tagħmel proġett. Dan biex jitlesta kompitu jew

assignment that requires planning and effort.

inkarigu speċifiku li jeħtieġ ippjanar u sforz.

My daughter has to do a project  about famous women at school.

Binti trid tagħmel proġett dwar nisa famużi fl-iskola.

You do an experiment. 

Inti tagħmel esperiment.

This is to carry out a scientific test  or trial to gather data and information.

Dan biex isir test jew prova xjentifika biex tinġabar data u informazzjoni.

I don't like it when they do experiments  on animals just to test perfume or cologne.

Ma nħobbx meta jagħmlu esperimenti fuq annimali biss biex jittestjaw il-fwieħa jew il-kolonja.

We do research. 

Aħna nagħmlu riċerka.

This is to conduct an investigational  study to gather data and information.

Dan biex isir studju investigattiv biex tinġabar data u informazzjoni.

We need to do some market research to  see what people think of our services.

Għandna bżonn nagħmlu xi riċerka tas-suq biex naraw x'jaħsbu n-nies dwar is-servizzi tagħna.

Very similar to that, you do a survey. Again, to gather information or opinions  

Simili ħafna għal dan, tagħmel stħarriġ. Għal darb'oħra, biex tiġbor informazzjoni jew opinjonijiet

from a sample or group of people  through a series of questions.

minn kampjun jew grupp ta 'nies permezz ta' serje ta 'mistoqsijiet.

The council are always doing surveys to check  what people think of the town immunities.

Il-kunsill dejjem qed jagħmel stħarriġ biex jiċċekkja x'jaħsbu n-nies dwar l-immunitajiet tal-belt.

If you're feeling energetic,  then you will do a workout. 

Jekk qed tħossok enerġetiku, allura inti tagħmel workout.

This is to engage in physical activity or  training to improve your fitness or health.

Dan biex tidħol f'attività fiżika jew taħriġ biex ittejjeb il-kundizzjoni jew is-saħħa tiegħek.

No, this is not a workout.  I don't know what this is. 

Le, din mhix workout. Ma nafx x'inhu dan.

I haven't done my workouts this  week, and I feel low on energy.

Jien ma għamiltx il-workouts tiegħi din il-ġimgħa, u nħossni baxx fl-enerġija.

Next is do yoga. This is to practice a  

Li jmiss huwa tagħmel yoga. Dan biex jipprattika

series of physical and mental exercises aimed at  improving flexibility, strength and relaxation.

serje ta’ eżerċizzji fiżiċi u mentali mmirati biex itejbu l-flessibbiltà, is-saħħa u r-rilassament.

I do yoga twice a week and it  helps my body as well as my mind.

Nagħmel yoga darbtejn fil-ġimgħa u tgħin lil ġismi kif ukoll lil moħħi.

We also do drugs. When we talk about  

Nagħmlu wkoll id-drogi. Meta nitkellmu dwar

doing drugs, this means the illegal  use of substances for recreational or  

kif tagħmel id-droga, dan ifisser l-użu illegali ta’ sustanzi għal

potentially medical purposes. But when  we're doing drugs, it's often illegal.

skopijiet ta’ rikreazzjoni jew potenzjalment mediċi. Imma meta nkunu qed nagħmlu d-droga, spiss ikun illegali.

Too many young people are doing drugs here  because the police do nothing to stop them.

Wisq żgħażagħ qed jagħmlu d-droga hawn għax il-pulizija ma jagħmlu xejn biex iwaqqfuhom.

Do justice to. This means to treat something in  a way that is fair and show its true qualities.

Agħmel ġustizzja. Dan ifisser li tittratta xi ħaġa b'mod li jkun ġust u turi l-kwalitajiet veri tagħha.

The modern version of Romeo and Juliet  really doesn't do justice to the original.

Il-verżjoni moderna ta’ Romeo u Ġuljetta verament ma tagħmilx ġustizzja mal-oriġinal.

Do harm to. This is to cause damage or  injury to a specific person or thing.

Agħmel ħsara lil. Dan biex jikkawża ħsara jew korriment lil persuna jew ħaġa speċifika.

Leaving rubbish in the countryside  does a lot of harm to the environment.

Li tħalli ż-żibel fil-kampanja tagħmel ħafna ħsara lill-ambjent.

Next, do a double take. To do a double take  is to look again in surprise or disbelief.

Sussegwentement, agħmel teħid doppju. Li tagħmel teħid doppju huwa li terġa 'tħares b'sorpriża jew nuqqas ta' twemmin.

When I was on the train this morning, I had to do  

Meta kont fuq il-ferrovija dalgħodu, kelli nagħmel

a double take. One passenger  looked just like Ed Sheeran.

teħid doppju. Passiġġier wieħed kien jixbah lil Ed Sheeran.

Do the trick. This is to achieve a desired result.

Agħmel it-trick. Dan biex jinkiseb riżultat mixtieq.

I've been coughing for days. And so,  

Ilni jiem sogħla. U għalhekk,

my friend recommended a homeopathic remedy  and it seems to have done the trick.

ħabib tiegħi rrakkomanda rimedju omeopatiku u jidher li għamel it-trick.

Do away with. This means to get rid of something  or put an end to something. It seems like they're  

Tneħħi. Dan ifisser li teħles minn xi ħaġa jew ittemm xi ħaġa. Jidher li qed

doing away with paper money because I have  to pay for everything with a card these days

ineħħu l-flus tal-karti għax illum il-jiem irrid inħallas għal kollox bil-kard

Do a number on. This means to  damage or harm something or someone.

Agħmel numru fuq. Dan ifisser li tagħmel ħsara jew tagħmel ħsara lil xi ħaġa jew lil xi ħadd.

They did a number on me at the market. These  cheap tights ripped as soon as I put them on.

Huma għamlu numru fuqi fis-suq. Dawn it-tajts irħas inqalgħu malli lbejthom.

Carrying on, we have – do the honours. This often means to pour drinks or serve food,  

Inkomplu, għandna – nagħmlu l-unuri. Dan spiss ifisser li tferra’ xorb jew isservi l-ikel,

but it could be to perform  a task that is privileged.

iżda jista’ jkun li twettaq biċċa xogħol li hija privileġġjata.

Would you do me the honour of being my wife? 

Tagħmel lili l-unur li nkun marti?

Would you do me the honour  of walking me down the aisle? 

Tagħmel lili l-unur li timxini fil-korsija?

Is everybody seated? Okay, Dan, bring  in the wine and do the honours please.

Kulħadd qiegħed bilqiegħda? Tajjeb, Dan, daħħal l-inbid u agħmel l-unuri jekk jogħġbok.

Do the right thing. This is  to act ethically and morally.

Agħmel it-tajjeb. Dan biex taġixxi etikament u moralment.

When you find a wallet on the street you have to  

Meta ssib kartiera fit-triq trid

do the right thing and try  to return it to its owner.

tagħmel it-tajjeb u tipprova tirritornaha lil sidha.

Do time. This means to serve a prison  sentence so you spend time in prison.

Agħmel il-ħin. Dan ifisser li tiskonta sentenza ta’ ħabs sabiex tqatta’ ħin il-ħabs.

My uncle is doing time for  buying and selling stolen goods.

Iz-ziju qed jagħmel il-ħin għax-xiri u l-bejgħ ta’ oġġetti misruqa.

Do a runner. This means to leave  or run away suddenly and quickly.

Agħmel runner. Dan ifisser li titlaq jew taħrab f'daqqa u malajr.

When I opened up the bar on Monday,  

Meta ftaħt il-bar nhar it-Tnejn,

I found that someone had done a  runner with the weekend’s takings.

sibt li xi ħadd kien għamel runner bid-dħul tal-weekend.

Do a good turn. This means to perform  a kind or helpful act for someone.

Agħmel dawra tajba. Dan ifisser li twettaq att tip jew utli għal xi ħadd.

I like to do good turns for  people in the neighbourhood  

Inħobb nagħmel dawriet tajbin għan-nies fil-viċinat

because it helps foster a good atmosphere.

għax jgħin biex trawwem atmosfera tajba.

Do your bit. This is to do your share  or contribute to a common cause.

Agħmel il-biċċa tiegħek. Dan biex tagħmel is-sehem tiegħek jew tikkontribwixxi għal kawża komuni.

We’re organizing a street party and I'm doing  my bit by getting the decorations ready.

Qed norganizzaw festa fit-triq u qed nagħmel il-parti tiegħi billi nħejji d-dekorazzjonijiet.

Do your best. This means  to try as hard as you can.

Agħmel l-almu tiegħek. Dan ifisser li tipprova kemm tista’.

Don't worry about the exam, just do  your best. That's all you can do.

Tinkwetax dwar l-eżami, agħmel l-almu tiegħek. Dak kollu li tista 'tagħmel.

Do a hatchet job. This means to criticize or  attack someone or something unfairly, or harshly.

Agħmel xogħol tal-hatchet. Dan ifisser li tikkritika jew tattakka lil xi ħadd jew xi ħaġa b'mod inġust, jew bl-aħrax.

I see the newspaper has done a hatchet job  on the referee from yesterday's big match.

Nara li l-gazzetta għamlet biċċa xogħol tal-hatchet fuq ir-referee mill-partita kbira tal-bieraħ.

Do a balancing act. This  means to manage or maintain  

Agħmel att ta’ bilanċ. Dan ifisser li timmaniġġja jew iżżomm

a delicate or difficult situation or relationship.

sitwazzjoni jew relazzjoni delikata jew diffiċli.

As a teacher. I feel like I'm  doing a constant balancing act  

Bħala għalliem. Inħoss li qed nagħmel att ta’ bilanċ kostanti

between encouraging and correcting my students.

bejn l-inkoraġġiment u l-korrezzjoni tal-istudenti tiegħi.

Do something by the book. This means to  follow the rules or instructions exactly.

Agħmel xi ħaġa bil-ktieb. Dan ifisser li ssegwi r-regoli jew l-istruzzjonijiet eżattament.

Do it by the book. If you do things by  the book, you will never get into trouble.

Agħmel dan bil-ktieb. Jekk tagħmel l-affarijiet bil-ktieb, qatt mhu se tidħol fl-inkwiet.

Do something up. This means  to fasten or secure something.

Agħmel xi ħaġa up. Dan ifisser li taqfel jew tassigura xi ħaġa.

Your laces! You need to do your shoelaces up!

Lazzijiet tiegħek! Għandek bżonn tagħmel il-lazzijiet taż-żraben tiegħek up!

Do something to death. This means  to overuse or overdo something.

Agħmel xi ħaġa għall-mewt. Dan ifisser li tuża żżejjed jew tagħmel żżejjed xi ħaġa.

I think they've done TV detective shows to  death by now. There are so many of them.

Naħseb li s'issa għamlu programmi ta' ditektifs tat-TV sal-mewt. Hemm ħafna minnhom.

Do without. This means to manage without  something that is desired or needed.

Tagħmel mingħajr. Dan ifisser li timmaniġġja mingħajr xi ħaġa li hija mixtieqa jew meħtieġa.

There isn't any sugar for your tea so you'll  have to do without until the shops open

M'hemm l-ebda zokkor għat-te tiegħek għalhekk ikollok tagħmel mingħajr sakemm il-ħwienet jiftħu

Do wonders for. This is to have a  positive effect on someone or something.

Agħmel wonders għal. Dan biex ikollu effett pożittiv fuq xi ħadd jew xi ħaġa.

Oh, this new moisturizer has  done wonders for my skin.

Oh, dan moisturizer ġdid għamel jistaqsi għall-ġilda tiegħi.

Do a puzzle. This is to solve  a puzzle or a brain teaser.

Agħmel puzzle. Dan biex issolvi puzzle jew brain teaser.

Let's do a jigsaw puzzle this afternoon.

Ejja nagħmlu jigsaw puzzle illum wara nofsinhar.

You will also do a sketch. 

Int se tagħmel ukoll skeċċ.

This is to draw a rough or preliminary  version of a design or illustration.

Dan biex tfassal verżjoni approssimattiva jew preliminari ta 'disinn jew illustrazzjoni.

Let's do some sketches and take them back  to the studio so we can choose one to paint.

Ejja nagħmlu xi abbozzi u neħduhom lura fl-istudjo biex inkunu nistgħu nagħżlu wieħed biex inpinġu.

Do a stunt. This is to perform  a daring or dangerous feat.

Agħmel stunt. Dan biex twettaq proeza awdaċi jew perikoluża.

Ready, steady. Actors don't normally  do their own stunts and films

Lest, sod. L-atturi normalment ma jagħmlux stunts u films tagħhom stess

Do an autopsy. This means to perform a post  mortem examination of a body a dead body.

Agħmel awtopsja. Dan ifisser li twettaq eżami post mortem ta 'korp ta' ġisem mejjet.

They have to do an autopsy in order  to determine the cause of death.

Huma jridu jagħmlu awtopsja sabiex jiddeterminaw il-kawża tal-mewt.

Do an impression. This means to mimic or imitate  someone or something. Typically, for comic effect.

Agħmel impressjoni. Dan ifisser li timita jew timita lil xi ħadd jew xi ħaġa. Tipikament, għal effett komiku.

There aren't many comedians who can  do good impressions of famous people.

M'hemmx ħafna kummidjanti li jistgħu jagħmlu impressjonijiet tajbin ta' nies famużi.

Do an assignment. This is to complete a task  or assignment typically for school or work.

Agħmel inkarigu. Dan biex tlesti kompitu jew assenjazzjoni tipikament għall-iskola jew ix-xogħol.

I have to do an assignment on the  water cycle for science homework.

Għandi nagħmel assenjazzjoni fuq iċ-ċiklu tal-ilma għax-xogħol tad-dar tax-xjenza.

Carrying on, we have – do an  apprenticeship. This means to  

Inkomplu, għandna – nagħmlu apprendistat. Dan ifisser li

work as an apprentice in a trade  or profession to gain experience.

taħdem bħala apprendist f'sengħa jew professjoni biex tikseb esperjenza.

I'm going to do an apprenticeship at my dad's  bakery so I can work in the family business

Se nagħmel apprendistat fil-forn ta’ missieri sabiex inkun nista’ naħdem fin-negozju tal-familja

Do an audit. This is to conduct an examination  or review of financial records or practices.

Agħmel verifika. Dan biex isir eżami jew reviżjoni tar-rekords jew prattiċi finanzjarji.

Every year we need to do an audit to check if  there are any discrepancies in our accounts.

Kull sena rridu nagħmlu verifika biex niċċekkjaw jekk hemmx xi diskrepanzi fil-kontijiet tagħna.

Do an exam. This means to take an exam or test.

Agħmel eżami. Dan ifisser li tagħmel eżami jew test.

This week I've got to do an English exam, a  Spanish exam and a French exam. Oh, là là.

Din il-ġimgħa għandi nagħmel eżami tal-Ingliż, eżami tal-Ispanjol u eżami tal-Franċiż. Oh, là là.

We also do exercise. This is to  perform those physical activities.

Nagħmlu wkoll eżerċizzju. Dan biex iwettaq dawk l-attivitajiet fiżiċi.

Do you remember that we do  to keep our body healthy? 

Tiftakar li nagħmlu biex inżommu ġisimna b'saħħtu?

Don't sit on the sofa all day.  You need to do some exercise.

Tpoġġix fuq is-sufan il-ġurnata kollha. Għandek bżonn tagħmel xi eżerċizzju.

Back to work, we do an inventory. 

Lura għax-xogħol, nagħmlu inventarju.

This is to count and record all  the items in a stock or store.

Dan biex jgħodd u jirreġistra l-oġġetti kollha fi stokk jew maħżen.

We are going to close the shop next  week so we can do an inventory.

Se nagħlqu l-ħanut il-ġimgħa d-dieħla ħalli nkunu nistgħu nagħmlu inventarju.

Do an encore. This is to perform one more  song or act at the end of the main show.

Agħmel encore. Dan biex iwettaq kanzunetta jew att ieħor fi tmiem l-ispettaklu prinċipali.

Brilliant. I hope they do an encore.  I haven't heard my favourite song yet.

Brillanti. Nispera li jagħmlu encore. Għadni ma smajtx il-kanzunetta favorita tiegħi.

Do your hair. This means to style or  comb your hair in a particular way.

Agħmel ix-xagħar tiegħek. Dan ifisser li stil jew moxt xagħar tiegħek b'mod partikolari.

I need to do my hair. Do I have  to do my hair for the wedding?

Għandi bżonn nagħmel xagħri. Għandi nagħmel xagħri għat-tieġ?

Do one's duty. This is to fulfil  your responsibilities or obligation.

Agħmel id-dmir tiegħu. Dan biex taqdi r-responsabbiltajiet jew l-obbligu tiegħek.

Here at the police force we expect all  officers to do their duty without question.

Hawnhekk fil-korp tal-pulizija nistennew li l-uffiċjali kollha jagħmlu dmirhom mingħajr dubju.

Do whatever it takes. This is to do whatever  is necessary to achieve a goal or objective.

Agħmel dak kollu li hemm bżonn. Dan biex isir dak kollu li hu meħtieġ biex jintlaħaq għan jew għan.

I will do whatever it takes to win this match.

Se nagħmel dak kollu li hemm bżonn biex nirbaħ din il-partita.

Do the shopping. This is simply to go and  buy things for the home usually groceries.

Agħmel ix-xiri. Dan huwa sempliċiment biex tmur tixtri affarijiet għad-dar normalment prodotti tal-merċa.

We usually do the shopping on Saturday mornings.

Normalment ix-xiri nagħmluh is-Sibt filgħodu.

When you're driving to the shops you  do a certain number of miles per hour. 

Meta tkun qed issuq lejn il-ħwienet tagħmel ċertu numru ta’ mili fis-siegħa.

This means you go at a certain speed.

Dan ifisser li tmur b'ċerta veloċità.

I never do more than 30 miles per hour  when I'm driving through the village.

Qatt ma nagħmel aktar minn 30 mil fis-siegħa meta nkun qed insuq mir-raħal.

Do someone's bidding. This is to  do what someone wants or commands.

Agħmel l-offerti ta' xi ħadd. Dan biex tagħmel dak li xi ħadd irid jew jikkmanda.

Yes, sir. Make your own breakfast for once.  I'm tired of always doing your bidding.

Iva, sir. Agħmel il-kolazzjon tiegħek għal darba. Għajjien li dejjem nagħmel l-offerta tiegħek.

Do the numbers. This means to perform  financial calculations or analysis.

Agħmel in-numri. Dan ifisser li twettaq kalkoli jew analiżi finanzjarji.

Before we look for a new car,  I have to do the numbers first.

Qabel ma nfittxu karozza ġdida, irrid nagħmel in-numri l-ewwel.

We also do paperwork. This is to complete  

Nagħmlu wkoll burokrazija. Dan biex jitlestew

administrative or bureaucratic tasks.

ħidmiet amministrattivi jew burokratiċi.

When you buy a house, there's  always so much paperwork to do.

Meta tixtri dar, dejjem ikun hemm daqshekk burokrazija x’tagħmel.

Do magic. This is to perform tricks or illusions  using sleight of hand or other techniques.

Agħmel maġija. Dan huwa biex twettaq tricks jew illużjonijiet bl-użu ta 'sleight of hand jew tekniki oħra.

My uncle is going to do  some magic for my birthday.

Iz-ziju se jagħmel xi maġija għal għeluq snini.

Do in. This means to exhaust or  tire out someone or something,  

Do pulzieri Dan ifisser li teżawrixxi jew tgħejja lil xi ħadd jew xi ħaġa,

often through excessive or  prolonged effort or activity.

ħafna drabi permezz ta 'sforz jew attività eċċessiva jew fit-tul.

I'm done in! Looking after the children  all day, it is going to do me in.

Jien lest! Inħares wara t-tfal il-ġurnata kollha, se tagħmel lili pulzieri.

Do an about-face. This means to abruptly  change one's opinion decision or direction.

Do a about-face. Dan ifisser li f'daqqa waħda tbiddel id-deċiżjoni tal-opinjoni jew id-direzzjoni tiegħu.

About face! The government  

Dwar il-wiċċ! Il-gvern

has done an about-face on its economic policy.

għamel dawra fuq il-politika ekonomika tiegħu.

Do as you please. This is to act or behave  according to your own wishes or preferences.

Agħmel kif trid. Dan huwa li taġixxi jew taġixxi skond ix-xewqat jew il-preferenzi tiegħek.

You do as you please, I'm going  for dinner with my parents.

Int tagħmel kif trid, jien immur għall-pranzu mal-ġenituri tiegħi.

Do up. Hmm. Anna, didn't already  do ‘do up’? Do up your laces! 

Do up. Hmm. Anna, ma għamiltx diġà 'do up'? Agħmel il-lazzijiet tiegħek!

Yes, we did! But this is different. Do up  in this particular sense means to renovate,  

Iva, għamilna! Iżda dan huwa differenti. Do up f'dan is-sens partikolari jfisser li tirranġa,

refurbish and improve the appearance  and condition of something often in  

tirranġa u ttejjeb id-dehra u l-kundizzjoni ta 'xi ħaġa ta' spiss f'bini

a building or you do have a piece  of furniture similar to makeover.

jew ikollok biċċa għamara simili għal makeover.

I bought a cheap country house so I  can do it up and sell it for a profit.

Xtrajt dar tal-pajjiż irħas sabiex inkun nista’ nagħmel u nbigħha bi profitt.

Finally, we have a do battle. This means to fight or engage in a struggle.

Fl-aħħarnett, għandna battalja. Dan ifisser li tiġġieled jew tidħol fi ġlieda.

The weeds grow so quickly in the garden  that I'm constantly doing battle with them.

Il-ħaxix ħażin jikber tant malajr fil-ġnien li jien kontinwament nagħmel battalja magħhom.

There we go!

Hemmhekk immorru!

I just did a list of 120  collocations using ‘make’ and ‘do’. 

Għamilt biss lista ta' 120 kollokazzjoni bl-użu ta' 'make' u 'do'.

How did I do? I hope I didn't make  a mess or make a mistake or make a  

Kif għamilt? Nittama li ma għamiltx taħwid jew żbaljat jew għamilt ikla

meal of the whole thing. I hope I did you proud.

mill-ħaġa sħiħa. Nispera li għamiltlek kburi.

Did I miss any important collocations? If  so, add it to the comments and let's share.

Tlift xi kollokazzjoni importanti? Jekk iva, żidha mal-kummenti u ejja naqsmu.

Until next time, take care and goodbye!

Sad-darba li jmiss, ħu ħsieb u addio!