do plans vs Make plans

Both "do plans" and "make plans" are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Make plans" is the more common and idiomatic way to express the act of arranging or deciding on future activities. On the other hand, "do plans" is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

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do plans

This phrase is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward.

The phrase "do plans" is not a standard or idiomatic way to express the act of arranging or deciding on future activities. It is better to use "make plans" instead.

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Do plans already exist to develop the CE mark into a quality label?
I'll DO PLANS, SITE REPORTS,
Don't do plans.
Given the need for incentives to actively promote renewable energy sources, do plans exist to introduce targets at regional and local level in addition to national targets?
Do plans exist to set up a new currency or currency union in the event of a break-up of the eurozone?
We do plan but them hit and run...
Yes sir, we do plan on driving through the night.
They do plan on hearing it that way.
Not yet, but we do plan to add this capability in the future.
And I do plan to have all of those things.
Do plan to visit the castles and fortresses in the area.
I do plan to go overseas for training, but I'm not ready yet...
Well, I am a therapist, so I do plan on billing them.
We do plan to tape the show at a later date.
That is so important, although we do plan it with the divine guidance we have been given.
If you do plan to use UMSDOS, you are on your own - it is not documented in detail here.
I do plan to buy new curtains in the next month, as winter approaches, and will keep your comments in mind.
I do plan to continue golfing every chance I get.
But we do plan to record another album eventually, and hopefully will be more active playing live in the future.
I am not one to have New Year's resolutions, but I do plan ahead.

Alternatives:

make plans
create plans
arrange plans
set plans
plan activities

Make plans

This phrase is commonly used in English to express the act of arranging or deciding on future activities.

"Make plans" is the standard and idiomatic way to express the act of arranging or deciding on future activities. It is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

Let's make plans for the weekend.
They made plans to go hiking next month.
I need to make plans for my vacation.
Have you made plans for the party?
She always makes plans in advance.

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We expect you to dinner, don't make plans.
we would come out here and make plans.
How dare you make plans to abandon me!
They founded this quire just to get together and make plans to destroy the regime.
I can make plans for the worst-case scenario, no problem.
Suicidal people don't make plans.
People don't make plans just to break them.
I don't think Bunny is the sort of person you really make plans with.
One of the most annoying things is that she'll make plans and then cancel them, day of.
Sam, I can't make plans for the future, not with you.
It is therefore imperative to NOT make plans to arrive or depart the ship without first confirming directly with Mercy Ships.
Being in sadness, the person is not able to see their own perspectives and make plans.
Make plans to celebrate when the results come out.
Make plans for the safety of the neighborhood, if necessary.
Make plans to round up every man, woman and child and get off this island.
Make plans to do exactly as the Founder instructed, or you can schedule an execution for yourself.
Make plans to work together, for when you stand together, everything is possible.
Come at festival time Make plans for the Dingle International Film Festival (March), a four-day extravaganza that celebrates all things film and animation.
Make plans of carpets, draw their surfaces from geometric shapes or non geometric shapes.
You and Auntie, should both make plans.

Alternatives:

do some planning
organize activities
schedule events
arrange future activities
decide on future activities

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