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Kekel Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

make war??

Is it correct??

People make war
or do war??
  

Top answer

Definitely not "do" war. I've certainly heard "make war" but I don't like it. (Make love, not war.

  • Definitely not "do" war.
  • I've certainly heard "make war" but I don't like it.
  • (Make love, not war.
  • ) Wage war, engage in a war...
  • those are both better to my ear.
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Definitely not "do" war.

I've certainly heard "make war" but I don't like it. (Make love, not war. Ick.)

Wage war, engage in a war... those are both better to my ear.
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And what about peace?? make peace??
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KekelAnd what about peace?? make peace??
We "make" peace.....and hopefully "maintain" it as well.
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Hopefully I have you all to help me!! Emotion: smile
thanks

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