make somebody up

make somebody up
ˌmake ˈup | ˌmake yourself/sbˈup derived
to put powder, ↑lipstick, etc. on your/sb's face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc.
related noun make-up (1)
Main entry:makederived

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  • make somebody sick — make sb ˈsick idiom to make sb angry or disgusted • His hypocrisy makes me sick. Main entry: ↑sickidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody's blood boil — make sb s ˈblood boil idiom to make sb extremely angry • The way he treats his employees really makes my blood boil. Main entry: ↑bloodidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody's blood run cold — make sb s blood run cold idiom to make sb very frightened or fill them with horror • The sound of laughter in the empty house made my blood run cold. Main entry: ↑bloodidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody's day — make sb s ˈday idiom to make sb feel very happy on a particular day • The phone call from Mike really made my day. Main entry: ↑dayidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody's hackles rise — make sb s ˈhackles rise | raise sb s ˈhackles idiom to make sb angry • Her controversial article is bound to raise hackles. Main entry: ↑hacklesidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody's hair stand on end — make sb s ˈhair stand on end idiom to shock or frighten sb • a chilling tale that will make your hair stand on end Main entry: ↑hairidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody's toes curl — make sb s ˈtoes curl f9 idiom to make sb feel embarrassed or uncomfortable see also ↑toe curling Main entry: ↑toeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • make somebody into something — ˈmake sb/sth into sb/sth derived to change sb/sth into sb/sth Syn: turn into • We re making our attic into an extra bedroom. Main entry: ↑makederived …   Useful english dictionary

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