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TO do a massage vs to make a massage

Both 'to do a massage' and 'to make a massage' are commonly used phrases, but 'to do a massage' is more widely accepted and preferred in English. The verb 'do' is typically used with the action of giving a massage. However, 'to make a massage' is not incorrect, but it is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 3016 views

TO do a massage

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of giving a massage. 'Do' is the preferred verb in this context.

Examples:

  • I'm going to do a massage for my friend who has been feeling tense.
  • She knows how to do a massage that helps relieve muscle pain.
  • He learned how to do a massage course last year.
  • Could you do a massage on my shoulders, please?
  • The therapist will do a massage to help with relaxation.
  • And how I always used to do him a massage before bed, you know, when it was bad.
  • She said all I had to do was give him a massage.
  • We had to do a 45-minute massage train just to calm me down.
  • You'll take Dee Ann's, and I'll do Jolene's, 'cause we both know that you don't want to do a legit massage.
  • I am just a massage therapist trying to give a legit massage.
  • I'll give you a massage and make it all better.
  • She gave me a massage, you know...
  • Come on, let sister Zhu give you a massage.
  • It's so lovely when you give me a massage, sweetheart.
  • So I got Barney's dad a massage but signed in my name.
  • I got you a massage at the red door spa.
  • They do all sorts of things besides a massage.
  • He said Brewster, man, get a massage.
  • I'm in the middle of a massage.
  • We can talk while you give me a massage.
  • The last time someone gave me a massage was in Hong Kong.
  • I just gave Angelique Harper a massage.
  • Tate is giving him a massage.
  • I want a massage. I need to relax.
  • The bathtub has a massage cycle.

Alternatives:

  • to give a massage
  • to perform a massage
  • to provide a massage
  • to administer a massage
  • to offer a massage

to make a massage

This phrase is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

While 'to make a massage' is not incorrect, it is less commonly used in English. It may be better to use 'to do a massage' for clarity and naturalness.
  • But if I wasn't there the day before, to make a massage to Lily...
  • I'll give you a massage and make it all better.
  • She's hot headed to make her husband massage her legs.
  • I'ma take Ray Ron home and make him massage my back with his messed-up feet.
  • I just don't think I can make the massage.
  • We're communing with nature, finding our inner peace, and I'll still make my afternoon prenatal massage.
  • Head massages to bring sweet sleep, leg massages to make you skip like a goat.
  • I don't like natural beauty. I like women like you, who are made with good clothes, good food, make-up, massages.
  • Because if you don't, I'll make what happened to you in Mosul feel like a massage.
  • Now disrespect his colors or I'll make what he does to you look like a massage.
  • Instead of teaching you karate, I had you make me a Martini and give me a massage.
  • And now I'm drafting a request for a study into the effects of caffeine involving an Italian espresso machine and a massage chair, so make it quick.
  • They're going to make a fortune for the right investor.
  • So the husband stands to make a bundle.
  • She was apprehended attempting to make a bank withdrawal.
  • Secnav has to make a decision.
  • Only so much information to make a decision.
  • You have a week to make a decision.
  • I didn't mean to make a ruckus.
  • You have to make a choice.

Alternatives:

  • to do a massage
  • to give a massage
  • to perform a massage
  • to provide a massage
  • to administer a massage

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