How to Pronounce "make do and mend"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈdu/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɛnd

MAYK DOO and (or uhnd) MEND

mˈeɪk/ /dʉː/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɛnd

MAYK DYOO and MEND

Definition

A phrase meaning to manage with what you have and fix or repair things instead of buying new ones, often used during times when money or resources are limited.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈdu/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɛnd

British English

mˈeɪk/ /dʉː/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɛnd

Simplified Pronunciation

MAYK DOO and (or uhnd) MEND

MAYK DYOO and MEND

Listen in Context

During the war, families had to make do and mend instead of buying new clothes.

If your bike is broken, try to make do and mend before buying a new one.

Grandma taught us to make do and mend because she grew up in hard times.

We can't afford a new TV, so we'll just make do and mend for now.