take a trip vs. make a trip

[Torsten]

Hi everyone,

Do you see a difference between 'take a trip' and 'make a trip'? If so, what would that difference be?

Thanks,
Torsten

TOEIC short conversations: Giving directions to the airport

[Tomasito]

Let me try. Whe say "take a trip" when we didn't program the trip. I mean, whe decided to travel without anticipation.

We say:
"Make a trip" when we the decision to travel was made long time ago. :wink:
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[Alan]

Hi Torsten,

I'll have a stab at suggesting a difference. Obviously they both refer to making a short journey and the only difference, I think, is that if you make a trip, it is usually to a particular place and that place would be mentioned.

Alan
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[Tomasito]

I think Alan is correct! :wink:
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