Make it in (to work)
To arrive at work.I was able to make it in early for work today.
Make it hot for (someone)
To make things difficult for someone.The questions from the reporter were making it hot for the city council member.
Make it big
To become very successful especially financially.The singer hopes to make it big with his new recording.
Make it as far as
To travel as far as somewhere, to endure something until you must stop.We made it as far as the city limits before our car began to have... Read more →
Make it
To succeed.The woman worked hard and was able to make it in the publishing industry.
Make headway
To make progress.We were not able to make any headway with the project.
(not) make head nor tail of (something)
To not be able to understand something.We could not make head nor tail of what the man was saying during his speech.
Make hay while the sun shines
To do something at the right time, to take advantage of an opportunity.We will make hay while the sun shines and paint the house while the... Read more →
Make good time
To arrive at a destination in a short time or quicker than you expected.We made good time yesterday and arrived home before it became dark.
Make good on (something)
To fulfill a promise, to make something come true, to repay a debt.Our boss made good on his promise to give everyone a raise last year.