“make do with”
To manage or cope using whatever is available, even if it is not ideal or sufficient, because something better is not accessible. It suggests resourcefulness and the ability to adapt when faced with limitations. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "make do with" in the video clips below.
Hear how "make do with" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Dexter 20 06, Ali Abdaal, How Money Works, Ethan Chlebowski, ColdFusion and 4 more.
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YouTubeAli Abdaal687K views · 2024-11-19
How I Built A YouTube Studio in a Tiny Room
“make do with the material you've got.”
This is a little excessive, but you can … And now we are going to attach this bad
Play at 26:13
YouTubeHow Money Works697K views · 2026-02-23
Why Big Tech Leaders REALLY Want You To Have A Baby
“make do with less. But if there really were no
other solutions, then this problem itself is an”
So either the young people will be forced to
contribute more or the retirees will have to … acknowledgement that the whole system only works
if there is a continual supply of new people at
Play at 13:15
YouTubeEthan Chlebowski1.1M views · 2022-05-12
These Pasta Sauces are perfect weeknight meals
“make do with what you have available”
a traditional carbonara by any means so … with heat off add a drizzle of olive oil
Play at 6:50
YouTubeColdFusion722K views · 2023-08-02
3 Interesting Solar Car Projects
“make do with a smaller battery which”
problems go away an efficient EV can … makes it cheaper to buy cheaper to run
Play at 6:23
YouTubeThe Try Guys2.3M views · 2021-09-25
My First Met Gala (And How I Almost Didn't Make It)
“make do with what you have and own it.”
It's what my mom taught me about fashion … Although I wasn't able
to achieve my dream look,
Play at 39:07
YouTubeNerdforge2.0M views · 2022-11-25
I made this in 7 days... with only $10
“make do with what we have all right so I”
two layers but you know we just gotta … need to go get some gravel and we need
Play at 11:35
YouTubeChris Williamson620K views · 2025-07-25
“Here’s What I Think About Gary’s Economics” - Rory Sutherland
“make do without any gold. Okay I'm not”
anybody else any harm because I I can … massively into bling not hugely into
Play at 2:11
YouTubeChris Williamson232K views · 2025-07-28
Waymo, Texas Culture, Airline Lounges, OpenAI & Uber Eats - Rory Sutherland
“make do without any gold. Okay I'm not”
anybody else any harm because I I can … massively into bling not hugely into
Play at 1:21:30
TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S06E12
“to make do with only one lion.”
I was getting worried
the world would have … Just a few minutes, everybody,
before the show begins.
Play at 30:36
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YouTubeSabine Hossenfelder791K views · 2025-05-18
Why This Nobel Prize Winner Thinks Quantum Mechanics is Nonsense
“must make do with these ontological”
run out of steam. This is because they … states in the cellular automaton. And
Play at 10:58