make a bed
made a bed
Definition of make a bed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
arrange beddingarrange sheets and blankets neatly on a bed
- I make a bed every morning before school.
- Can you help me make a bed?
- She taught her son to make a bed.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with bed
resting or sleeping
He stayed in bed all day due to the flu.
lie down to sleep in a temporary place
We decided to bed down in the barn.
become settled and efficient in a role
It took a few weeks to bed in at the new job.
patient occupying hospital bed longer than needed
The hospital is struggling with bed blockers, causing delays for new patients.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
help someone, usually a child, go to sleep
She put the baby to bed at 8 PM.
lie down in a bed together with someone
Every night, I get into bed with my dog.
urinate in bed during sleep
He used to wet the bed as a child.
skilled at giving sexual pleasure
People say he is good in bed.
engaged in a sexual relationship
She was rumored to be in bed with her co-star.
easy and comfortable situation
His new job is not a bed of roses as he expected..
very skilled at sexual activities
She said her new boyfriend is great in bed.
finish dealing with a task or problem
We need to put this project to bed before the deadline.
stay in bed because of illness or sadness
She took to her bed after hearing the bad news.
difficult or uncomfortable situation
Managing the failing company was a bed of nails for the new CEO.
scheme or rule that forces everyone to fit the same way
The new policy is a procrustean bed for all employees.
small bed for babies with protective sides
The baby's bed was placed next to the parents' bed.
get ready, then recline to begin resting
I finished my homework and then went to bed.
arrange the bed sheets and covers neatly
Every morning, she makes the bed before breakfast..
small lodging offering overnight stay and breakfast
We stayed at a charming bed and breakfast in the countryside.
bed for two people, usually 54 by 75 inches
They bought a new double bed for their room.
having left the bed, starting the day
He gets out of bed early every day.
narrow bed for individual use
The hotel room had a single bed.
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- French:faire le lit, ...
- German:das Bett machen, ...
- Italian:rifare il letto, ...
- Spanish:hacer la cama, ...
- Portuguese:fazer a cama, ...
- Chinese:整理床铺, ...
- Japanese:ベッドを整える, ...
- Arabic:رَتَّبَ السَّرِير, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַדֵּר, ...
- Russian:заправить кровать, ...
- Ukrainian:зробити ліжко, ...
- Hindi:बिस्तर लगाना, ...
- Bengali:বিছানা গুছানো, ...
- Catalan:fer el llit, ...
- Czech:ustlat, ...
- Danish:rede en seng, ...
- Dutch:het bed opmaken, ...
- Greek:στρώνω το κρεβάτι, ...
- Hungarian:beágyazni, ...
- Khmer:រៀបចំគ្រែ, ...
- Korean:정돈하다, ...
- Persian:تخت را مرتب کردن, ...
- Polish:ścielić łóżko, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fazer a cama, ...
- Romanian:a face patul, ...
- Swedish:bädda sängen, ...
- Thai:จัดที่นอน, ...
- Turkish:yatağı toplamak, ...
- Vietnamese:dọn giường, ...
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