- make up to somebody
- ˌmake ˈup to sb derived(BrE, informal, disapproving) to be pleasant to sb, praise them, etc. especially in order to get an advantage for yourself
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
make up to somebody
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make something of somebody — ˈmake sth of sb/sth derived to understand the meaning or character of sb/sth • What do you make of it all? • I can t make anything of this note. • I don t know what to make of … Useful english dictionary
make fun of somebody — make ˈfun of sb/sth idiom to laugh at sb/sth or make other people laugh at them, usually in an unkind way • It s cruel to make fun of people who stammer. Main entry: ↑funidiom … Useful english dictionary
make up with somebody — ˌmake ˈup (with sb) derived (BrE also ˌmake it ˈup) to end a disagreement with sb and become friends again • Why don t you two kiss and make up? • … Useful english dictionary
make or break somebody — ˌmake or ˈbreak sb/sth idiom to be the thing that makes sb/sth either a success or a failure • This movie will make or break him as a director. • It s make or break time for the company. Main entry: ↑makeidiom … Useful english dictionary
make use of somebody — make ˈuse of sth/sb idiom to use sth/sb, especially in order to get an advantage • We could make better use of our resources. • You should make use of your contacts. Main entry: ↑useidiom … Useful english dictionary
make way (for somebody) — make ˈway (for sb/sth) idiom to allow sb/sth to pass; to allow sb/sth to take the place of sb/sth • Make way for the Lord Mayor! • Tropical forest is felled to make way for grassland. Main entry: ↑wayidiom … Useful english dictionary
make allowances (for somebody) — make allowances (for sb) idiom to allow sb to behave in a way that you would not usually accept, because of a problem or because there is a special reason • You have to make allowances for him because he s tired. Main entry: ↑allowanceidiom … Useful english dictionary
make eyes at somebody — make ˈeyes at sb | give sb the ˈeye idiom to look at sb in a way that shows that you find them sexually attractive • He s definitely giving you the eye! Main entry: ↑eyeidiom … Useful english dictionary
make it with somebody — ˈmake it with sb idiom (NAmE, slang) to have sex with sb Main entry: ↑makeidiom … Useful english dictionary
make love (to somebody) — make ˈlove (to sb) idiom to have sex • It was the first time they had made love. Main entry: ↑loveidiom … Useful english dictionary
make mincemeat of somebody — make ˈmincemeat of sb idiom (informal) to defeat sb completely in a fight, an argument or a competition Main entry: ↑mincemeatidiom … Useful english dictionary
