I decided to make myself useful and do a load of the family laundry.

我决心做个有用的人，承担起家里洗衣服的重任。

youdao

I'll make myself useful and go get us some breakfast while we're waiting for the train.

我也要让自己有用些。横竖在等火车，我就去给我俩买点早饭吧。

youdao

I visit my friend and she's cooking dinner for me. So I ask her, "Well Leez, can I make myself useful?"

我去朋友家，她做饭给我吃，于是我问她：“我能帮上什么忙吗？”

youdao

Got to make myself useful.

NEWYORKER: The Pura Principle