http://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/doormake.htm hope it helps :)

The words "make" and "do" in English are complicated. In many other languages, "make" and "do" are interchangeable, but not nearly as much in English. These words are also used in countless idioms, and there are no real rules for when each is used. A good start would be to invest some time in learning some of the common idioms that start with "to make..." ("do" is more straightforward). Here is a good site: http://www.idiomconnection.com/mquiz.html#A1 Go to the site and study the examples under "make". You will see just how many idioms there are which start with this word! And the site did a good job of choosing mostly idioms that are in common usage.

Definition of make: To produce, as something artificial, unnatural, or false; often with up; as, to make up a story. To do; means to perform or execute: do one's assigned task; do a series of business deals. To fulfill the requirements of: eg I did my duty at all times. To carry out; commit: eg A crime had been done on purpose. . It can also mean to produce, especially by creative effort: eg I must do a play on Broadway.