DO VS. MAKE

"Do" and "make" are two verbs that are frequently confused in English. Both can be translated as "to do", but there are some differences in their meaning. In general, "doing" considers the action more, while using "doing" we refer more to the outcome of the action. 

"Do" is used for actions, activities and jobs. It is used in a broad sense, as to "perform". In general, these actions and activities do not produce a physical object.  "Do" is used when we talk about things in general, when we do not specify the activity. In this sense, it is used a lot with indefinite pronouns like "something", "anything", "nothing".

"Make" is used in the sense of "manufacture", "elaborate" or "create". It is used for activities that create something that can be touched, a physical object. There are many expressions that use "make". In many of these, the meaning of "make" is not "manufacture" or "do" and very often "do" seems more appropriate, but they are established expressions, so you have to memorize them.