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Should we say to do business or to make business? (do vs. make)



 
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Should we say to do business or to make business? (do vs. make) #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:36 am   Should we say to do business or to make business? (do vs. make)
 

Should we say to do business or to make business?

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Should we say to do business or to make business? (do vs. make) #2 (permalink) Mon Jan 18, 2010 11:28 am   Should we say to do business or to make business? (do vs. make)
 

Hi,

You would say 'do business' as in: I am happy to do business with that form because they have a high reputation

You might like to look at some notes on 'do' and 'make' that I've written for the site:

http://www.english-test.net/lessons/5/index.html

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