Please don't make a better door than a window by standing directly in front of me at the parade.

When the neighbours began arguing over garden borders, Mary reminded them that good fences make good neighbours, and suggested they mark the boundaries with a low hedge.

I suppose it takes all sorts to make a world, so we should be more tolerant of people's differences.

The cruel captain would often make fish of one and fowl of another, punishing sailors inconsistently to keep them fearful.

During annual reviews, she would make fish of one and flesh of another, giving generous raises to her favorites while neglecting equally deserving employees.

Despite reading the manual twice, I still make neither head nor tail of the installation instructions.

At midnight, we decided to make like a baby and head out before the neighbors started complaining.

When there's any misunderstanding over money, it's wise to act quickly because short accounts make long friends.

He tends to make a federal case out of something minor, turning every small mistake into a long argument.

The sudden scream in the empty house late at night made someone's hair stand on end.