Delexical Verbs: have, take, make, give, go, do (2)

C4. We use ‘give’ with: noises (a cry, a laugh, a scream, a shout, a whistle); facial expressions (a smile, a grin, a look, a glance); hitting (a kick, a punch, a slap, a push, a knock, a blow); affectionate actions (a hug, a kiss, a stroke); talking ( some advice, an answer, some information, an interview, a lecture, some news, a report, a speech, a talk, a warning) (e.g. She gave a loud laugh.)

C5. We use ‘make’ with: talking and sounds (a comment, an enquiry, a noise, a point, a promise, a sound, a speech, a suggestion); plans (arrangements, a choice, a decision, a plan, plans, an appointment, a date) (e.g. Try not to make a noise.)

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Idiom 365

A Penny Saved is A Penny Earned: Money that you save is more valuable than money that you spend right away.
Example: A penny saved is a penny earned means that is wise to save money.

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