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I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice English but also gain a broader perspective on the world.
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Make do with sth
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Make do with sth
means to use what you have, even if it’s not perfect or not exactly what you wanted.
Examples:
1- They didn’t live in the same city anymore, so they made do with quick voice notes and short calls — not perfect, but still a way to stay close.
2- Growing up, her family didn’t have much, but they made do with what they had — and somehow, the memories became beautiful.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English.
Today’s expression is practical, natural, and extremely common in everyday English.
It’s “make do with.”
One more time: “make do with.”
She opened her fridge and realized she didn’t have half the ingredients she needed.
But she didn’t want to go to the store, so she said,
“Well… I’ll just make do with what I have.”
And somehow, dinner still turned out good.
What do you think “make do with” means?
To “make do with” something means to use what you have, even if it’s not perfect or not exactly what you wanted.
You manage.
You adapt.
You create a solution with what’s available.
It’s not ideal — but it works.
Let’s listen to some examples:
They didn’t live in the same city anymore,
so they made do with quick voice notes and short calls —
not perfect, but still a way to stay close.
Growing up, her family didn’t have much,
but they made do with what they had —
and somehow, the memories became beautiful.
He was busy, she was tired,
so they made do with a five-minute conversation in the kitchen
instead of a long, perfect talk.
But it still meant something.
Life isn’t always perfect,
and we don’t always have the ideal tools, situations, or timing.
But people are creative.
We adapt.
We solve problems.
We make do with what we have
until something better becomes possible.
What is something in your life that you had to “make do with” recently?
And remember: making your own example sentences from your own personal life
helps you activate the vocabulary much more effectively.
Thanks for listening to Daily English.
Have a lovely day
See you tomorrow.