Make out
To progress, to do well or not do well."How did you make out at your job interview yesterday?"
Make or break (someone)
To either benefit or ruin someone.The new business venture will probably make or break my uncle.
Make oneself scarce
To leave quickly, to go away.I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day.
Make oneself heard
To speak loudly so that you will be heard above the noise.I had to speak loudly in order to make myself heard while the loud music was playing.
Make oneself felt
To use one`s authority.The supervisor was able to make himself felt when he helped to resolve the conflict.
Make oneself conspicuous
To attract attention to oneself.The man made himself conspicuous by wearing the colorful sports jacket.
Make oneself at home
To relax and act as if you are at home.The woman always makes herself at home when she visits her friends.
Make one’s toes curl
To make one feel uncomfortable.The story about the horrible accident made my toes curl.
Make one`s own way
To rely on one`s own abilities.The father wants his son to join the family business but the son wants to make his own way and do something... Read more →
Make one’s mouth water
To make someone want to eat or drink something because of the thought or the smell of the food. The smell of the cooking at the restaurant made... Read more →