C6. We also use ‘go’ and ‘do’ as delexical verbs. (e.g. Shall we go swimming this afternoon?)
a. We use ‘go’ with '–ing verbs' for common activities. (e.g. We usually go walking at the weekend.)
b. We use ‘go’ for a with verbs to do with moving (a jog, a ride, a swim, a run, a stroll, a walk) (e.g. I want to get out of here.)
C7. We use ‘do’ the with '–ing' nouns to do with work, especially work in the house. (e.g. It’s your turn to do the cooking.)
a. and with other nouns to do with work. (e.g. I need to do a few jobs around the house.)
b. We use ‘do’ with nouns when it is obvious what the action is. (e.g. I’ll have to do my hair before we go out. = I’ll have to brush my hair.)
c. A question like: Have you done the car? could mean; Have you washed the car? Have you mended the car? Have you put petrol in the car? depending on the context.
Idiom 365
A Piece of Cake: A task that can be accomplished very easily.
Example: I’m sure the test next week will be a piece of cake for me. I’ve been studying for a long time!