Make a killing
To make a large amount of money.The woman made a killing on the real estate market before she retired.
Make a hit
To be successful.The chocolate cake made a hit at the party.
Make a great show of (something)
To do something in a showy way.The woman made a great show of telling everybody about her rich boyfriend.
Make a go of (something)
To succeed at something, to produce good results.The man was never able to make a go of his business.
Make a fuss (over someone or something)
To worry about or make a bother about someone or something.My grandmother always makes a fuss over me when I visit her.
Make a fool out of (someone)
To make someone look foolish.The secretary made a fool out of her boss when she criticized him at the meeting.
Make a fast/quick buck
To make money with little effort.The two men tried to make a fast buck during the construction boom.
Make a fashion statement
To wear clothes or accessories that attract attention and show other people the type of person you are.The girl is trying to make a fashion... Read more →
Make a face (at someone)
To make a strange face to ridicule someone.The little girl made a face at the boy in her class.
Make a difference
To cause a change in a situation, to change the nature of something.It does not make a difference whether our boss comes to the meeting or not.