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do barbecues vs make barbecues

Both "do barbecues" and "make barbecues" are not correct. The more common way to express this idea is to say "have barbecues."
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Last updated: November 01, 2024 • 11988 views

do barbecues

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The phrase "do barbecues" is not a standard or common way to talk about organizing or preparing barbecues. It is better to use alternative phrases like "have barbecues" or "host barbecues."
  • I have this recipe for barbecue - barbecue, any idiot can do barbecue.
  • I was thinking we could celebrate tonight, do a little barbecue.
  • I don't want barbecue and a barn.
  • Is An Alison Rowan Birthday Barbecue Do-Over.
  • But we do have time to barbecue beans.
  • Given what's happened, I just don't see a barbecue in our future.
  • The real question is what'd you do to this barbecue?
  • How do you fancy a barbecue?
  • Like goatee guys at a barbecue.
  • Built-in barbecue, perfect for entertaining.
  • I smelled barbecue and saw a bright light.
  • There's a Korean barbecue nearby.
  • If you ask me, calling a barbecue a barbecue without having a barbecue would be worse than not having a barbecue.
  • You and Congressman Long having a barbecue.
  • I played everywhere - barbecues, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties.
  • People are complaining about her stealing barbecues.
  • Barbecue ribs without the barbecue sauce, gin and tonic without the gin.
  • You forgot my barbecue bacon cheeseburger, barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese on the side.
  • Remember, he made those hot wings at the barbecue, the cooper barbecue, a while back.
  • I am here to invite you to a barbecue.

Alternatives:

  • have barbecues
  • host barbecues

make barbecues

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The phrase "make barbecues" is not a standard or common way to talk about organizing or preparing barbecues. It is better to use alternative phrases like "have barbecues" or "host barbecues."
  • There'll be chorizo sandwich vendors, stands selling fritters and cookies, some have invested to make barbecues, to set up big BBQ pits...
  • I make a mean barbecue sauce, but I don't make much money on it.
  • He's super cool, and he makes a mean barbecue.
  • I'm about to spark up the barbecue, make mojitos.
  • And somebody thought her house would make a good barbecue pit?
  • When you go for a barbecue, make sure you have a nice view.
  • - Make coffee, build barbecue machines.
  • Does she also make her own barbecue sauce using vodka and salt water taffy?
  • They want to have a barbecue for the two families to make peace.
  • There's going to be barbecue, beer, everything it takes to make sure it comes out nice.
  • We'll just say our hellos, make sure we're seen, eat some barbecue, and that's it, all right?
  • Pam, pack up your postnatal swimwear, make it a one-piece, or this offer is rescinded, and join me for a fantastic barbecue, one week from today, in Tallahassee, Florida, where I'm going to be living for the next three weeks.
  • We'll just say our hellos, make sure we're seen, eat some barbecue, and that's it, all right?
  • We think that most comets are extremely dark on their surfaces, that the surfaces are covered with something kind of like barbecue soot, this really dark, black material that makes them very difficult to see. narrator:

Alternatives:

  • have barbecues
  • host barbecues

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