How do I use the expressions “to do time” and “to make time”?

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The expression to do time means to spend a certain length of time in prison or to serve a prison sentence.

Here are some examples:

  • He is doing time for manslaughter.
  • My mother is doing time in prison. She has been in prison for ten years, she has five years left in her sentence.
  • I did time in prison, it was the worst experience of my life but I learnt a lot from it.
  • If you steal that car, you will get caught and you will do time in prison.

 

Whereas the expression to make time means to find extra time for something or someone even if you have a busy schedule.

Take a look at some examples:

  • “I know you’re very busy but can you make time for an interview?” the reporter asked the minister.
  • Their father always makes time for his children even with his hectic schedule.
  • It is important to make time for daily exercise.
  • The teacher expects the students to make time for their homework, no matter how busy they are.

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