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mainland Word C1 The mainland is the main landmass of a country or region, not including its islands.
mainstream Word C1 Mainstream describes ideas, activities, or media that are widely accepted and popular with most people.
maintain composure Collocation To remain calm, self-controlled, and in charge of one's feelings, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
maintenance Word C1 Maintenance is the work of keeping something in good condition through regular checking, repair, and care.
make a call Collocation B1 to telephone someone or to place a phone call
make a change Collocation to alter something; to do something differently in order to improve a situation
make a choice Collocation to decide between options
make a complaint Collocation to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with
make a deal Collocation to reach an agreement, especially in business or negotiation, often involving an exchange or set of terms
make a decision Collocation to choose what to do after thinking about different options
make a difference Collocation to have a real effect or impact; to matter in an outcome
make a list Collocation to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
make a loss Collocation to have a negative financial result; to spend more money than you earn from something
make a mess Collocation to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder
make a mistake Collocation to do something wrong or incorrectly
make a noise Collocation to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable
make a note Collocation to write down a piece of information so you remember it later
make a phone call Collocation to call someone using a telephone
make a pig's ear of Idiom C1 To do something very badly and create a mess or failure.
make a plan Collocation to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it