make1 verbmake2 noun
makemake1 /meɪk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle made /meɪd/) 
WORD ORIGINmake1
Origin:
Old English macianVERB TABLE
make
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | make |
| he, she, it | makes | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | made |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have made |
| he, she, it | has made | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had made |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will make |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have made |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am making |
| he, she, it | is making | |
| you, we, they | are making | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was making |
| you, we, they | were making | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been making |
| he, she, it | has been making | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been making |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be making |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been making |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "How much do I owe you for the meal?'' "I make it $10.50.''
- a bag made of leather
- a car made in Japan
- Archie doesn't even make an effort to help out around the house.
- At school the other kids always made jokes about my name.
- British Telecom made over $3 billion last year.
- Carol's making carrot cake for dessert.
- Children with the disease rarely make it past their tenth birthday.
- Cooper's going to make a good doctor one day.
- Diane makes all her own clothes.
- Did you make that dress yourself?
- Don't they make a cute couple?
- Ella makes a lot of money.
- Engineers have been working throughout the night to make the bridge safe.
- For me, the trip to Caracas made the holiday.
- He'll make a good father.
- He made two small holes in the wood.
- He could make things very difficult for us.
- He ran 30 yards to make his second touchdown of the quarter.
- He was starting to wonder if he would ever make it in the Major Leagues.
THESAURUS
used about things you make yourself, or things that are made in a factory: · Diane makes all her own clothes.· My camera was made in China.
to make something in large quantities to be sold, or to make something as the result of a natural process: · The factory produces high-quality steel.· Japan produces some of the most advanced mobile phones.· The pancreas is a gland in your body which produces hormones.
to make something new and original: · Tarantino created a whole new style of films.· Many companies invest a lot of money in creating new products.· Potter was famous for creating characters such as ‘Peter Rabbit’.· This technique is used to create images of beautiful forests.
to make machines, cars, equipment etc in factories: · The company manufactures aircraft parts.
to make very large quantities of something in a factory: · They developed a way to mass-produce the drug.
to design and make something new over a period of time: · In 1962, Enders developed an effective vaccine against measles.· The company is developing new anti-virus software.
to make something as the result of a natural process or chemical reaction: · Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.· The research will help us understand how planets are formed.
to make something such as heat, electricity, or power: · Wind can be used to generate electricity.
Longman Language Activatorto make something to produce something which did not exist before: · Diane makes all her own clothes.· The furniture was made by a Swedish firm.· They've just finished making a movie about life during the Civil War.· My camera was made in Taiwan.make somebody something: · I'll make you a coffee, shall I?be made of something (=to be made using a particular substance): · a bag made of leatherbe made from something (=to be made by putting together different materials, substances, or parts): · People were living in huts made from mud, stones, and straw.make something out of/from something: · You could make some cushion covers out of those curtains.
to make large quantities of food, equipment, or other goods by means of industrial processes: · The dairy produced over 1500 tonnes of butter per year.· They produce cheap goods for export to the United States.· a factory that produces high-quality steel
to make machines, equipment, cars etc in factories: · He works for a small company manufacturing aluminium products.· The car was designed, developed, and manufactured in collaboration with Honda.
to make goods in very large quantities using special industrial processes: · Henry Ford made his fortune mass-producing the Model T.· The bike is the first mass-produced bicycle to have full front and rear suspension.
to make large quantities of things, especially without caring about quality: churn/turn out something: · They turn out cheap souvenirs for tourists.· Churning out pamphlets and booklets is ineffective if consumers cannot understand the messages.churn/turn something out: · As long as people keep buying these products, the company will keep turning them out.
to invent something new and original in art, music, fashion etc: · Picasso created a completely new style of painting.· She wanted to create a garden to complement her beautiful home.· This dish was created by master chef Marco Pierre White.
formal to make something using your hands or simple tools: · Two million years ago our ancestors began to fashion stone tools.fashion something from something: · The man had fashioned a turban from a strip of torn cloth.
to make something complicated, especially a building, machine, or vehicle, by putting parts together: · One of Jim's hobbies is building model airplanes.· John and his father built the cabin themselves.build something by hand (=build something without using machines): · Every single car is built by hand at the company's headquarters near Turin.
to make something, especially something large, solid, and strong, by putting parts together: · It is easy to construct a wooden framework for plants to grow against.· Developers want to construct a replica of the 19th century steam yacht.construct something from something: · The roof frames were constructed from thick, heavy timbers.
to make something such as a machine or a piece of furniture by putting together parts that have been made somewhere else: · It's one of those beds that you have to assemble yourself.· Our kits are very easy to assemble.· The apprentices worked in the shed where the new locomotives were assembled and the old ones repaired.
to make something quickly using whatever materials you have informal to make something quickly and without using much effort: knock off/up something: · She was always good on the sewing machine. She could knock off an outfit in two hours.knock somebody up something British: · I could knock you up a couple of poached eggs.
to make something quickly and not very carefully, especially because you are in a hurry: throw together something: · Sheryl had thrown together his costume somewhat haphazardly.throw something together: · We had 15 minutes to throw lunch together, eat, and get changed.
to quickly make something such as a piece of equipment that you only need for a short time, using various materials that you have available: rig up something: · You don't have blinds or curtains so you'll need to rig up something to shut out the sunlight.rig something up: · Can you rig a gate up to stop the dog getting into my room?· There's a shower rigged up at the back of the cabin.
to quickly and roughly make something by hand, using a few simple materials: cobble together something: · She cobbled together a tent from a few pieces of string and a sheet.cobble something together into something: · We were always searching for bits of junk we could cobble together into something artistic.
British to quickly make a piece of clothing or some curtains, especially using a sewing machine: · There's a woman at the end of our street who will run up some curtains for me.· "I like your dress." "Oh, thank you. It's just something I ran up last night."
to make something using whatever you have available, when you do not have the correct materials: · They had improvised an alarm, using string and empty cans.improvise something out of something: · I improvised a sling for his arm out of a strip of cloth.
made using any materials or objects that are available at the time in order to be used only for a short time: · Using an old tree-trunk as a makeshift table, we ate our picnic.· When we reached the river we found that the makeshift bridge had been swept away.· They rigged up the canvas boat-cover as a makeshift sail.
when a natural process makes something if a natural process or chemical reaction forms something, it makes it, especially over a period of time: · Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.· Coal is formed naturally from decomposed organic matter.
if a natural process or part of your body produces a substance, it makes it, usually for a particular purpose: · The stomach produces acids which help to digest food.· Carbon dioxide is produced during respiration.
if a natural process creates something, it makes something that was not there before: · Land movement created the Alps.· A bullet exceeding the speed of sound creates two shock waves.· We found that this chemical process created hydrogen chloride as a by-product.
: generate electricity/heat/power to produce a lot of electricity, heat etc: · The friction between the satellite and the atmosphere generates great heat.· France generates a large part of its electricity from nuclear power.
to make something into a particular shape to make something into a particular shape, especially with your hands: · She cut away the corners to form a circle.form something into something: · With a few clever twists, he had formed the balloon into the shape of a dog.
British /mold American to make clay or some other soft material into a particular shape by pressing it or putting it into a special hollow object: · Her movements were quick and graceful, like those of a potter moulding clay.mould something into something: · Mould the sausage meat into little balls.
to make a soft material into a particular shape , especially by using your hands: · Gel is great for holding and shaping shorter hairstyles.shape something into something: · She had soaked the leather to bend and shape it into the form of a small shoe.
made by a person, not a machine use this about furniture, clothes etc that are made by skilled workers, not by machines in a factory: · All our goods are handmade, and we use only natural materials.· a beautiful handmade rug
use this about food and drinks that are made at home, not in a factory: · Try one of these homemade cookies. They're delicious.· a bowl of homemade soup
a person, organization or country that makes something a company or person whose business is to make things to be sold, either by hand or using machines: maker of: · Makers of cars often think more about speed than about safety.car/film/wine etc maker: · The wine maker has to decide when the crop is ready for picking.· Personal computer makers are likely to face continued pressure to keep prices low.
a company or country that makes large quantities of something to be sold: · Many producers are being forced to cut costs and use cheaper materials.producer of: · Japan is the biggest producer of stereo equipment.oil/car/champagne etc producer: · OPEC is an organization of 13 major oil producers.
a company that makes things in large quantities, especially in a factory: · Complaints should be sent to the manufacturer.manufacturer of: · Alubend is one of the country's biggest manufacturers of aluminium tubes.clothing/bicycle/TV etc manufacturer: · Clothing manufacturers have also felt the effects of the recession, as people spend less on clothes.
when something is made when something is produced - use this especially about the number of things produced in a factory or in a particular industry: · As demand for the drug has grown, cocaine production has skyrocketed.· Bulmers will be making around 40 million gallons of cider this year -- half Britain's total production.production of: · Most caustic soda is used in the production of aluminium.
the number of things made in a particular factory, industry, or country: · Output is up 30% on last year.· In manufacturing alone, smaller firms account for one in three jobs and a quarter of the total output. output of: · There has been a huge increase in the output of children's books.
the part of industry that produces goods in factories: · We now have fewer factories and fewer workers in manufacturing than a decade ago.· In recent years, Botswana's manufacturing industry has grown and the country produces soap and dairy produce.
when goods are produced in factories: · Systems of this type have been used in car manufacture.the manufacture of something: · The firm now employs 640 people in the manufacture of frozen foods.
when something such as a new system, organization, or way of doing something is started: · The report proposed the creation of an independent Scottish parliament.· the creation of an information system for senior managers
when things are made in factories in order to be sold, or a company that does this: · Government money was poured into the economy in order to encourage industry.manufacturing industry: · Manufacturing industry was virtually wiped out in the UK during the 1980s.the steel/clothing/electronics etc industry: · Wages in the clothing industry were found to be lower than in any other sector.
something that is made something that a company makes in large quantities in order to sell it: · a new range of skin-care products· There was a ban on meat pies, gelatine, and other British beef products.product development (=the work of developing good new products): · We spend a lot of money on product development.
to stop arguing also make it up British especially spoken if two people who know each other well make up or make it up , they stop arguing and start being friendly to each other again: · I'm glad to see you two have made up.make up with: · Have you made it up with your sister yet?
if two people or organizations patch up or settle their differences , they stop arguing and discuss things in a sensible way until they come to an agreement: · Their final attempt to settle their differences ended in disappointment and separation.patch up your differences/settle your differences with: · Gary's first priority on his return home was to patch up his differences with his sister.
to agree to stop arguing and forgive each other, especially a long time after you first had the argument: · It's about time they buried the hatchet after all these years.· Since those two buried the hatchet, life in the office has been much quieter.
to talk calmly and seriously with someone about what you have been arguing about, in order to end the disagreement and feel better: · I think it's about time you called her to clear the air.· In an attempt to clear the air, Mills has planned a meeting with employees to discuss the issue.
behaving in a way that shows that you want to end an argument with someone: · The tone of my letter had been friendly and conciliatory, so I was disappointed by the cold reply I received.conciliatory gesture/message/tone etc: · American intelligence flights over Cuba had been stopped as a conciliatory gesture.
when two people, countries etc agree to stop arguing or fighting after a long period of disagreement, and have a friendly relationship again: · After years of fighting, there was now a spirit of national reconciliation in South Africa.reconciliation with: · Giles is not interested in a reconciliation with his father.reconciliation between: · A large group of demonstrators stayed up all night praying for reconciliation between the two countries.
to arrive somewhere if someone or something arrives , they get to the place they were going to: · What time do you think we'll arrive?· Did my package arrive?· Give me a call to let me know you've arrived safely.arrive at: · It was already dark by the time they arrived at their hotel.arrive in: · The British Prime Minister arrived in Tokyo today.arrive from: · When Uncle Guy arrived from Dublin he brought them an enormous box of chocolates. arrive here/there/back/home: · When I first arrived here none of the other students would talk to me.
informal to arrive at a place: · It'll take us about half an hour to get to the airport.· Turn left, and walk down the street until you get to some traffic lights.get back to (=return to): · I'll call her when I get back to Chicago.get there/here/home: · What time do you usually get home in the evening?· I want to get there before the store closes.
if someone or something comes , they arrive at the place where you are waiting for them: · When the visitors come, send them up to my office.· Has the mail come yet?· My mother's saying she won't come if Richard's here.come home/back: · What time is Dad coming home?
to arrive at a place, especially after a long or difficult journey: · It took more than three days to reach the top of the mountain.· Snow prevented workers from reaching the broken pipeline.
spoken use this to say that someone has arrived at the place where you are waiting for them: · Susan, your friends are here.· Is Andy here yet?· Here they are. Go and open the door, will you?
informal to arrive -- use this about someone you are expecting to arrive, especially when they arrive late: · Steve turned up half an hour late as usual.· Some of the people I invited never showed up.· If Tina shows up, tell her we waited as long as we could.
informal to arrive somewhere in time for something, when you were not sure you would: · If we don't make it on time, start without us.make it to: · We just made it to the hospital before the baby arrived.
informal if someone rolls in , they arrive somewhere later than they should and do not seem worried about it -- often used humorously: · Chris finally rolled in at about 4:00 am.· Rebecca usually rolls in around noon.
to arrive home, especially when you are later than expected or usual: · What time did you get in last night?· Mark just got in a few minutes ago.
to be something · Sacramento is the capital of California.· Laurence Olivier was the greatest actor of his generation.· The state of the economy is our biggest problem.· The Somme was the bloodiest battle of the First World War.· When it's finished, it will be the biggest office development in Europe.
: represent an improvement/an obstacle/a challenge etc formal used to say that something, especially something important or serious, should be thought of as a particular thing: · There is no doubt that this new type of tyre represents a major advance in road safety.· Einstein's theory represented a significant departure from previous theories.
if something forms something else, it has physical qualities that gives it a particular purpose or makes it have a particular effect: · The river formed a natural boundary between the two countries.· Oils produced by the skin form a protective barrier against infection and disease.
to have the necessary qualities to be a particular thing or a particular type of person: · He'll make a good father.· This sofa doesn't make much of a bed.· You're quick but you'll never make a football player.
formal if actions or behaviour constitute something, they are officially or legally considered as being that thing: · The local authority decided that the present housing conditions constituted a risk for the mother and baby.· The spread of international crime and corruption constitutes a major threat to the global economy.
when a group of people or things form something together to be part of a particular group of people or to be the thing on which something else is based: · The six states that make up New England are Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.· These seven people made up the entire population of Oakminster.· The results of these studies formed the basis of state education policy in the 1960s.
formal if a number of people or things together constitute something, they are the parts that together form that thing: · Alaska is the largest of the fifty states that constitute the USA.· It is sometimes difficult to believe that the different groups living within our borders constitute a single society.· Because journalists don't think the congressman constitutes much of a threat, they don't write or broadcast stories about him.
if a group of different things add up to something, together they are that thing or they provide what is needed for the thing to exist: · Good wine, excellent food, and interesting company - it all added up to a splendid evening.· It adds up to a recipe for financial disaster.
to make someone do something · Sarah's very funny. Her jokes always make me laugh.· The things she said make me wonder if she is in some kind of trouble.· The smell was so bad it almost made me throw up.be made to do something · I was made to wait for over an hour.
to make someone or something do something. Cause is more formal than make: · A dog ran into the road, causing the cyclist to swerve.· The parents' fear of gang activity caused them to move the family to a safer neighborhood.· No-one understands what could have caused her to hate him so much.
to be the thing that makes someone do something, especially when this process takes some time: · What led you to take up teaching as a career?· It was my interest in gardens that led me to study biology.lead somebody to believe: · The negative publicity has already led many to believe that Tompkins is guilty.
if something motivates someone to do something, it makes them want to do it - use this especially to talk about the reasons why people do things that are very good, very bad, or very dangerous: motivate somebody to do something: · I don't know what motivates people to commit such crimes.be motivated by something: · He was motivated by a desire to help his fellow man.· Many in the Asian community feel that the police actions were motivated by racial bias.
formal to make someone choose to do something: · Whatever induced her to buy such an expensive car?· The state advertises a great deal to induce its citizens to buy lottery tickets.
to be the thing that makes you to do something, especially something you have been thinking of doing for some time: · It was reading his book that prompted me to write to him.· What exactly prompted him to call you in the middle of the night?
to make something happen · I wish you wouldn't slam the door. It makes the floor shake.· Accidents don't always just happen - people can make them happen.· Gravity is the force that makes the planets move around the sun.
to make something happen, especially something unpleasant: · Heavy traffic is causing long delays on the roads.· About half of the chemicals that were tested caused cancer in rats.· The autopsy showed that her death was caused by liver failure.cause somebody trouble/problems/anxiety etc: · As children we were always causing our parents trouble.· Try to isolate the problems that are causing you the most difficulty.cause something to do something: · The power failure caused the whole computer system to shut down.
to be the particular reason for a problem or difficulty: · After a long investigation into the fire, faulty wiring was found to be the cause.be the cause of: · It's too early to say whether this virus is actually the cause of the disease.· An explosion on board appears to be the cause of the crash.be the leading/main cause of something: · The study showed that drug use is the leading cause of crime and violence.
to be the person or thing that causes something bad to happen, for example a mistake, a problem, or a serious accident: · The number of workplace accidents is increasing, but it is not clear who or what is responsible.be responsible for: · Heart disease was responsible for most of the deaths.· He was clearly responsible for the deaths and must be punished.be largely/mainly responsible for something: · Inflation was largely responsible for the economic crisis.
if an action or event results in something, it makes something happen: · Workers fear that the company's reorganization will result in layoffs.· Months of secret talks with the rebels finally resulted in the release of the hostages.· If left untreated, the condition will eventually result in blindness.
to start a process that finally makes something happen: · His research eventually led to the development of a vaccine.· The new regulations should lead to an improvement in our water supply.· The bank has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the robbers.
formal if a situation, event, or action gives rise to a particular feeling, situation etc, it starts the process that makes it happen: · The canal project gave rise to a malaria epidemic in the region.· The President's frequent cancellations have given rise to concerns about his health.
to make something happen, especially a change or an improved situation: bring about something: · The President will support any efforts to bring about a ceasefire.· Education is the best method of bringing about economic development.bring something about: · A lot of hard work by ordinary citizens eventually brought the changes about.
to make a particular condition that did not exist at all suddenly exist: · The white walls and mirrors helped to create an illusion of space.· Margot's outburst created an unpleasant atmosphere and most of the guests left early.· The end of the cold war helped create a situation in which more countries than ever have access to nuclear weapons.
if something makes for a particular situation, it makes it easier or more likely for that situation to exist: · The stormy weather made for a very bumpy landing.· Delicious food and wonderful company made for a very enjoyable evening.
to make someone have a particular feeling: to make somebody worried/nervous/happy etc · Stop staring at me - you're making me nervous.· Money is the only thing that seemed to make him happy.· Standing up all day really makes me tired.make somebody want to do something · The whole thing was so depressing - it made me want to give up and go home.
: have somebody worried/confused/interested etc to make someone worried, confused etc, especially only for a short time: · You had me worried for a minute - I thought you weren't going to show up.· The film was so full of suspense, it had the audience on the edge of their seats.
formal make people feel interested, jealous etc: excite interest/jealousy/suspicion etc: · Arthur's enormous wealth excited the envy of his rivals.· Recent fossil finds in Africa have excited interest among palaeontologists.
written to make people have a strong interest in something or strong feelings, such as anger, fear, dislike etc: arouse anger/suspicion/fear etc: · His strange behavior aroused my suspicions.· The resignation of the managing director is certain to arouse new fears about the future of the company.arouse interest/curiosity: · The success of the recent TV series has aroused young people's curiosity about nature in general.
written to make someone have a particular emotion, thought, or reaction: · She tried everything in an attempt to evoke sympathy and pity from her parents.· Her speech today evoked surprise and outrage from many French officials.· The names Witches Well, Candlemaker Row and Grassmarket Square evoke visions of another era.
to make something such as a feeling exist and grow: · The murder trial has generated enormous public interest.· Realistic programmes about crime only serve to generate fear among the public.· Completing the project on time and under budget generated a feeling of pride and accomplishment among the team.
to deliberately make a lot of people feel interested, excited, angry etc about something that you think is important: whip up something: · It's difficult to whip up people's interest in the environment.· She's been giving speeches all over the state to whip up support for her campaign.whip somebody/something up: · Rylan has been accused of whipping crowds up into frenzies of violent hatred.
: reduce somebody to tears/silence/a bag of nerves etc to treat someone in such an unkind or unfair way, that they cry, are silent etc: · He would often yell at his wife until he had reduced her to tears.· One look from him was enough to reduce anyone to absolute silence.· Her outbursts in the classroom have the effect of reducing her students to gibbering wrecks.
to cause someone or something to be in a particular situation or condition: make somebody late/ill etc · Hurry up - you're going to make me late for work.· Something I ate last night really made me sick.make something safe/interesting/dirty etc · He could make things very difficult for us.· Engineers have been working throughout the night to make the bridge safe.· We gave the house a coat of paint to make it more attractive.make it easy/impossible/necessary etc (for somebody) to do something · The regulations should make it easier for patients to receive the treatment they need.· The increased costs made it impossible to continue producing the computers in the U.S.
to make something be in a particular condition, especially so that it is ready to be used: have something ready/organized/prepared etc: · We'll have your car ready by 3 o'clock.· I'm going to have the roof fixed as soon as I can afford it.· My parents had the little train all laid out under the tree on Christmas morning.
formal to make someone or something unable to do something, work properly, cause any damage etc: render something useless/impossible/harmless etc: · Both runways have been rendered useless by enemy bombings.· The angry exchange rendered future compromise impossible.render somebody unconscious/helpless etc: · Suddenly Packer struck a blow that rendered his victim unconscious.
to cause someone or something to suddenly be in a very bad situation: plunge somebody/something into debt/war/depression etc: · The government's uncontrolled spending has plunged the country into debt.· The growing hostility between the two parties is threatening to plunge the country into civil war.
: put somebody in a difficult/awkward/impossible situation/position to do something that causes someone difficulties, embarrassment etc: · The minister's comments have put the prime minister into a very awkward position.· I'm afraid I've been put into a rather embarrassing position.
to make something complete · Brown lace leggings and black leather shoes completed the outfit. · I only need one more volume to complete the collection.· Complete the sentences using either the simple past or present perfect tense of the verbs.
to complete a group, set, or amount by adding something or someone to it: · We need two more players to make up the team.· If you haven't got enough to pay for that, I can make up the difference.
to cook something to prepare food or a meal by heating it, boiling it, frying it etc: · I'm just too tired to cook after work.· Prick the potatoes with a fork before cooking them.cook lunch/supper/a meal etc: · I usually cook a big meal on Sundays.cook (something) for somebody (=cook a meal for someone): · The last time she cooked a meal for us we really enjoyed it.
to make a meal or dish or type of food, either by cooking it or by preparing it in some other way: · My mother used to make delicious strawberry jam.· I think I'll make fish pie for supper.· I'll make the salad if you'll make the pasta.make lunch/dinner/supper etc: · When I got home, Martin was in the kitchen making lunch.make somebody something: · I'll make you some sandwiches to take with you.
especially British, spoken to cook or prepare a meal: · Sit down and let me get dinner.· Joey was downstairs getting the kids their breakfast.
especially American to make a meal or dish - use this about meals you make quickly, not about big, formal meals: fix breakfast/lunch/dinner etc: · I have to fix lunch now.fix somebody something: · If you're hungry, I can fix you some scrambled eggs.
to make a meal quickly using whatever food you have available: · She managed to rustle up a delicious meal with just a little salad and some eggs.rustle something up: · "I don't think there's any food in the house.'' "Don't worry, I'm sure we can rustle something up.''
written to make a meal, especially something that needs time, effort, or skill: · Prepare a vinaigrette dressing with olive oil, white wine vinegar, and mustard.· Some French dishes take hours to prepare.· Mrs Fujimoto prepared a delicious meal for them.
spoken informal to make a particular kind of food: do something: · I was thinking of doing fish tonight.do somebody something: · I could do you an omelette.
to make an unusual or unpleasant drink, dish, or medicine, by mixing together several different things: concoct something: · For the party, they had concocted a special cocktail containing, among other things, rum and vodka.concoct something out of: · Whenever I had a cold, my grandmother would concoct a remedy out of herbs, ginger, lemons and garlic.
to make a drink by mixing two or more liquids or substances together: · If they sell cocktails would you ask the bartender to mix a Harvey Wallbanger?· You can leave the meal cooking while you mix a drink for your guests.
: put the dinner/potatoes/vegetables etc on to start cooking something: · Can we put the dinner on? I'm starved.· They'll be here soon. You'd better put the steaks on.
if food is on , it is being cooked: · The soup is on, so dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes.· Okay, the chicken is on. What can I do now?
to calculate an amount or price to find out how much something will cost, how long something will take etc by using numbers: · Their accountant calculated the total cost of the project.calculate how much/how many/how far etc: · I began calculating how long it would take to get to the airport if I left at 4:00.calculate that: · Sally calculated that she needed $300 to pay all her bills.
also figure out American especially spoken to calculate an answer, amount, price, or value: work/figure out something: · I always use a calculator to work out percentages.· Has anyone been able to figure out the answer to number seven?work/figure something out: · "How much do I owe you?" "I haven't worked it out yet."work out how much/how many/how far etc: · We need to work out how much food we'll need to take with us.· I spent all of last night trying to figure out how much this wedding is going to cost me.
British informal to calculate a particular total: make it 250/20 kilos/$50 etc: · "How much do I owe you for the meal?'' "I make it $10.50.''· Will you count these figures again? I make the total 248, but Chris made it 249.
American to calculate an amount: · He needs to sit down and figure out how many people are coming.· There has been criticism about the current method for figuring social security retirement benefits.
to guess an amount, price, or number as exactly as you can: · Analysts estimate the business earned about $135 million last year.estimate that: · The police department estimates that the number of violent crimes will increase this year by about 15%.estimate something to be something: · At that point, the public sector deficit was estimated to be around £45 billion.estimate something at something: · Industry sources estimate the value of the ranch at $7 million.estimate how much/how many/how far etc: · Our staff will help you estimate how much fabric you will require.
to calculate what the value or cost of something is, especially before buying it or selling it: · This computer program will assess how much is spent on each student within the school.· I took the ring to a jeweller to have its value assessed.assess something at something: · The total value of the paintings is assessed at $20 million.
to decide to do something to make a choice that you are going to do something: · We'll support you whatever you decide.decide to do something: · She decided to tell her mother all about it that evening.decide not to do something: · If you decide not to accept our offer, let me know.decide (that): · I've decided that I really must stop smoking.decide what/how/which etc: · Martha took hours deciding which dress to wear.· Have you decided whether to apply for that job?decide against (doing) something (=decide not to do something): · For a second he thought about using his gun, but decided against it.· I was so tired that I decided against going to the party after all.you decide spoken (=used to tell someone to decide): · I don't mind which restaurant we go to. You decide.
to finally decide that you will definitely do something, after thinking about it: make up your mind what/how/which etc: · I couldn't make up my mind which college I wanted to go to.make your mind up: · You'll have to make your mind up soon, or there won't be any tickets left.make up your mind to do something: · John had made up his mind to forget the past and make a fresh start.make up your mind (that): · She's finally made up her mind that she wants to study Law.
to decide to do something because you want to, without worrying about what other people think: choose to do something: · More and more young couples today are choosing not to marry.· I told him to drive more slowly, but he chose to ignore my advice.
to decide after thinking carefully about something, especially about something that is very important: · After weeks of sleepless nights, I finally made a decision.make a decision to do something: · I think you should make the decision to marry him - he's great!make a decision about: · We don't have to make a decision about that now, let's think about it for a day or two.
to officially decide about something important after discussing and carefully considering it: · Before reaching a decision the chairman usually talks to senior managers.· Let me know as soon as you arrive at a decision.arrive at/come to/reach a decision on/about: · After two hours the committee had still not come to a decision on any of the proposals.
formal to decide that you will definitely do something and will not change your mind about it, especially because you have learned from your past experiences: resolve to do something: · I resolved to keep quiet about what I had heard, since it would only cause trouble.· After the divorce she resolved never to marry again.
British /come down in favor of American to decide finally to support one plan or action instead of another: · Following a heated debate, the House of Commons came down in favour of the treaty.· The Senate came down in favor of the appointment of Judge Thomas to the US Supreme Court.
spoken if someone takes it into their head to do something , they suddenly decide to do something that you think is stupid or strange: · He took it into his head to borrow his Dad's car without asking.· For some reason they took it into their heads to go swimming at midnight.
to get money for your work to be paid a particular amount of money for your work, especially over a period of time - earn is more formal than make or get: · At the peak of his career, Rogers was earning more than seven million dollars a year.· It's not uncommon nowadays for women to earn more than their husbands.earn £15,000 per year/$15 an hour etc: · Alan earns $30,000 a year.
to be paid a particular amount of money for your work, especially a lot of money: · Ella makes a lot of money.· How much to you think he makes?make $500 a week/£25,000 per year etc: · Some models make millions of dollars a year.
informal to earn a particular amount of money every hour, week etc: get £10 per hour/$350 dollars a week etc: · My sister gets $22 an hour at her new job.· How much are you getting a week?get $25/£15 etc for doing something: · I got £5 for washing Nick's car.
to earn money when you work for an employer and not for yourself: be paid £50/$200 etc: · City maintenance workers are paid around $250 a week.· We get paid every two weeks.
British informal to earn a particular amount of money each year: · Claire's on a very good salary.· In January, I'll be on £23,350.· How much were you on in your last job?
especially American to earn a particular amount of money each year, before tax has been taken away - use this especially to talk about companies or businesses making money: · Jack grosses $58,000 a year, but he has to pay taxes and health insurance out of that.· Walmax, a California superstore, grosses more than eight million dollars annually.gross over/more than: · If you gross over $100,000, you should consult a good tax accountant.
to make two numbers, amounts, situations etc equal · As a parent trying to balance home and career, it's very difficult to find time for a social life.balance something with something · No government so far has been able to balance the number of jobs available with the number of people out of work.
also equalise British to change things so that people are treated equally, especially in their employment: · The Association of Women Teachers in New York fought to equalize male and female pay.· Miners demanded a standard rate throughout the country to equalize wages.
if two amounts, numbers etc balance out , they become equal or have an equal effect, especially if this happens over a fairly long period of time: · Sometimes we have a slight loss and sometimes a slight surplus, but over time they balance out.· Sometimes I do the cooking and sometimes John does - so in the end it all balances out.
if two amounts, or levels even out or you even them out , the differences between them gradually become smaller: even out something: · On cold days the device periodically provides a burst of hot air, to even out the air temperature.even something out: · We want to even the workload out a little, so that no one has more than they can handle.
to achieve a situation in which you give the correct amount of attention and importance to two opposing activities or ideas: · Most reporters are either violently for or violently against the government, but some try to strike a balance.strike a balance between: · School children have to learn to strike a balance between work and play.· Prison reformers are trying to strike a balance between punishing offenders and helping them to avoid repeating their offences.
to make a situation equal or fair again after it has not been fair or equal: · Eventually, if the population of one species rises too much a new epidemic will come along to redress the balance.· Gypsies have often been portrayed as lawless savages, and the film tries to redress the balance by showing their culture as it really is.
to replace or balance something good that has been lost or something bad that has been done, by providing or doing something good: · Nothing they can do will make up for the damage they have caused.· He had to work twice as hard as the other children to make up for his lack of natural ability.more than make up for (=make up for something very well): · The weather was a bit cold, but the beautiful scenery more than made up for it.
to replace or balance something good that has been lost or is lacking, by providing or doing something equally good: · Ray tries to compensate for his shyness by telling a lot of jokes.· It is hoped that the new car's style and design will compensate for its lack of speed.· Failures in this area will have to be compensated for by successes in other areas.
to exaggerate something to say that something is much bigger, better, worse, more important etc than it really is: · "He said you walked 30 miles." "No - he's exaggerating. It was only about 15."· Newspapers tend to exaggerate their influence on the way people vote.· The grass in the garden was about three feet high - I'm not exaggerating.
to say that a situation or event is a lot worse or much more serious than it really is, especially with the result that people become very worried or annoyed: · The whole thing has been blown out of all proportion by the media.· It was just a simple disagreement. Don't blow it up out of all proportion.
to treat something that has happened as though it were more important or serious than it really is: · The press made too much of his stupid remark. He was only joking.· She loved the fact that he'd sent her flowers, but she didn't want to make too much of it in case it meant nothing.
if someone or something is overrated , people say they are much better than they really are: · I think her books are very overrated.· Critics claim that many soccer players are overpaid, overrated and out of touch.
also overemphasise British to say that a part of something is more important than it really is, especially in relation to other things: · The report overemphasizes the role of the teacher. Children also learn from their parents and from each other.· The importance of strict hygiene in the preparation of food cannot be overemphasized.
to describe something in a way that makes it sound more important or serious than it really is, especially in order to persuade people about something: · The company says that the dangers of driving while using cell phones have been overstated.· Politicians typically overstate their case in order to get their point across.
behaving as if a situation is much worse or more serious than it really is, especially with the result that you seem silly: · Oh, don't be so melodramatic! You're not the only one who has ever failed an exam.· She said she'd kill herself if he left her. She's always so melodramatic!
informal to say that your situation is much worse or you feel much more upset than is really true, in order to make someone feel sorry for you: · She really laid it on - saying that her kids would starve if we didn't give you a job.lay it on thick: · Most charities lay it on so thick it's hard to know what the truth is.
to force someone do something by using threats or violence · If you don't comply I'm afraid we'll have to force you.force somebody to do something · Thieves had tied him up and forced him to lie on the floor.· All the hostages were forced to hand over their passports.force somebody into (doing) something · She claimed she was forced to take part in the robbery by her husband.
to force someone to do something by using violence or threats: · I didn't want to take part in the attack but the soldiers made me.make somebody do something: · They made sales staff open the safe.be made to do something: · The couple were made to hand over all their money and jewellery.
written to force someone to do something that they do not want to do by threatening that something bad might happen to them if they do not do it: · Ray withdrew his confession, saying that he had been coerced by the police.coerce somebody into doing something: · The mine owners coerced the workers into going back to work, by threatening to close down the mines completely.· Officials coerced peasants into voting for the government candidates. coerce somebody to do something: · The company paid the workers the minimum rate of $4.86 an hour, but coerced some to give back half their pay in cash.
formal to make someone do something by using force or official power: compel somebody to do something: · All the young men in the area were compelled to work in the quarries and coal mines.· The attorney general has the right to compel witnesses to appear in court.
informal to force someone to do something by shouting at them, treating them badly, or using threats: · Don't let the salesman bully you -- it's your choice.bully somebody into doing something: · If you try and bully him into giving you the money he's sure to say no -- you should try and persuade him gently.bully somebody into something: · Ben didn't want to study law, but his father bullied him into it by threatening to cut off his allowance.
to force someone to give you money or do what you want, by threatening to tell embarrassing secrets about them: · Gina tried to blackmail him, by threatening to tell his wife about their affair.blackmail somebody into doing something: · The FBI blackmailed her into informing on the other members of the gang.
if someone uses force , they hit, shoot, or use other forms of violence against people in order to make them do something or stop them from doing something: · The regime was quite willing to use force and terror against its enemies. · The law permits every citizen to use reasonable force to defend themselves or their property.use force against: · The police have recently had to defend their policy of using force against rioters.
violence or the threat of violence, used to force someone to do something: · The police have been accused of using strongarm tactics when breaking up strikes and public demonstrations.use strongarm tactics/methods to do something: · More and more credit companies are using strongarm methods to collect debts.
if someone does something under duress , they only agree to do it because they have been threatened, not because they want to do it: · The defendants claimed that their confessions were made under duress.· Judge Mershon ruled that the agreement was signed under duress, and was therefore null and void.
to force someone to do something · You don't have to come if you don't want to. Nobody's forcing you.force somebody to do something · Women's organizations are trying to force the government to appoint more women to senior positions.force somebody into doing something · Her parents are trying to force her into marrying a man she hardly knows.force somebody into something · I had never thought of buying an insurance policy, and I wasn't going to be forced into it by some young salesman.force somebody out of · Eddie feels that he was forced out of his job in order to make way for a younger man.
to force someone to do something that they do not want to do. Make is less formal than force: · I really didn't want to go, but she made me.make somebody do something: · I wanted to watch the film, but Dad made me do my homework.· Karen made him promise never to discuss the subject again.
to keep trying to persuade someone to do something, for example by saying that it is their duty or that it will help other people: put pressure on somebody to do something: · Our parents were putting pressure on us to get married.· Advertising puts pressure on parents to work long hours, in order to buy things that their children don't need.
also pressurise British, /pressure American to try to make someone do something by persuading them very strongly and making them feel that they should do it: · I'll get this done as soon as I can -- just don't pressure me, OK!· If she feels you're trying to pressurize her, she won't do it.pressurize/pressure somebody into doing something: · School children are often pressurized into studying very hard from an early age by their parents.· The committee pressured him into resigning.pressure somebody to do something: · Her boyfriend is pressuring her to have an abortion.
to strongly encourage someone to do something: push somebody to do something: · My parents keep pushing me to get a good job.push somebody into doing something: · Don't let them push you into a making a decision before you're ready.push somebody into something: · Are you sure you want to marry me? I don't want to push you into anything.
to force someone to do what you want them to do by repeatedly asking them to do it until they finally agree: · The salesman tried browbeating me but it didn't work.browbeat somebody into (doing) something: · The miners were browbeaten into working in a part of the mine that the company knew to be dangerous.· I really didn't want to make this speech -- I was browbeaten into it by my colleagues.
an attempt to force someone to do something, by making them feel guilty for not doing it: · She's always using emotional blackmail and playing on other people's feelings.· Any relationship that has to depend on emotional blackmail can't be a healthy one.
informal if someone is breathing down your neck about something, they keep asking you to do it in order to make you do it sooner: · I'm already really busy today, and now Paul's breathing down my neck saying he wants the Paris deal completed.have somebody breathing down your neck: · We'd better start sending out those letters soon -- I've had the sales manager breathing down my neck about it all week.
informal to be trying to make someone do something they do not want to do, especially by telling them several times to do it: · Nick knew that the coach would be on his back if he missed another training session.be on sb's back about: · Aunt Mimi was always on his back about him "wasting time playing that silly guitar".
to officially give control of something to someone else: hand over something (to somebody) · In 1997 the sovereignty of Hong Kong was handed over to China.· It was only after many legal battles that he agreed to hand over the farm.hand something over (to somebody) · She was forced to hand executive control over to the new board.
: transfer power/responsibility/control etc to officially give it to another person, organization, or country: transfer something to somebody: · The military government is refusing to transfer power to a democratically elected civilian government.· In 1923 the ownership of the forest was transferred to a rich Dutch family.
to officially give something such as money or property by signing a legal document, so that it then belongs to someone else: make over something to somebody: · Before he died he made over the family business to his daughter.make something over to somebody: · Elderly people sometimes unknowingly make huge sums of money over to unscrupulous business advisers.
to make someone feel happy · He would do anything to make her happy.· Would winning a million dollars really make you happy?· It made him happy to see how much they enjoyed the presents.
to do something for someone who is sad in order to make them happy: cheer somebody up: · I tried to cheer him up by telling a joke.cheer up somebody: · As a clown he visits local hospitals to cheer up sick children.
informal to say or do something to someone that makes them suddenly feel very happy: · Sherry's phone call really made my day.· Go on, tell him you like his new suit. It'll make his day!
to do something to make someone happy, especially because they want you to do it: · I only got married to please my parents.· Sam is always doing little things to please her, but she hardly even notices.
to do something that makes someone happy for a short time: · If you think buying me flowers will put me in a good mood, you're wrong.· Shopping for new shoes usually puts her in a good mood.
if something raises or lifts someone's spirits , it makes them feel happier and more hopeful after they have been unhappy and not very hopeful: · The chance to get out of the house for a few hours had clearly raised her spirits.· He had been tired when he arrived, but the sight of the little children playing really lifted his spirits.
also cheering British making you feel happier, more hopeful, and more confident: · Kevin's school work is greatly improved, which is heartening.· It was about 8 o'clock when we heard the cheering news that Damien was out of danger.
to make something seem more important than it really is to get upset or angry about something that is not really very important: · It won't cost much to repair the damage, so there's no need to make such a fuss.make a fuss about: · Be quiet. You're all making a fuss about nothing.
also make a big deal out of to argue about something that is not really very important, so that it seems to be important: · Hilary was upset about not being promoted, but she didn't want to make an issue of it.· It really was just a temporary lapse - there's no need to make a big deal out of it.
to make a problem seem worse and more important than it really is: · She was only five minutes late! You're making a mountain out of a molehill.
to talk about something so much that it seems more important than it really is: · You're making too much of this - it's really not worth out falling out over.
to add a good quality to something to make a good quality in something even more attractive, enjoyable etc: · You can enhance the flavour of most dishes with the careful use of herbs.· Low lighting and soft music enhanced the atmosphere in the room.
to add a quality that makes something much more interesting, valuable etc: · People who have fame and money usually search for something else to enrich their lives.· Most people agree that immigrant communities enrich our culture.
informal to provide the special quality that makes something completely enjoyable, attractive, or successful: · The right curtains can make a room.· For me, the trip to Caracas made the holiday.
to think of a new idea, design, or name for something to think of an idea for a new product, machine etc for the first time, and design it and make it: · Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.· Television was invented in the 1920s.· Theremin invented the weird electronic instrument that provided soundtracks to 1950s science-fiction movies.
to make something new in art, literature, fashion etc: · Agatha Christie created the character Hercule Poirot.· Mary Quant created a whole new look for women's clothes in the 1960s.
informal to produce a new idea, name, method etc by thinking carefully about it: think up/come up with something: · See if you can come up with a better name for it.· We need to think up some new ideas for the Christmas show.think something up: · We don't just think this stuff up. It's the way good lawyers always operate.
to invent a way of doing something, especially one that is clever and complicated: · The exercise programme was devised by a leading health expert.· Scientists have devised a test that shows who is most likely to get the disease.
to invent something such as a story or song, usually without writing it down: make up something: · For Halloween, the children made up stories about wolves and witches.· When my mother was in a good mood, she would make up songs about us.make something up: · That's a good riddle. Did you make it up yourself?
formal to think of a new idea, plan, or piece of work and develop it in your mind, until it is ready to be used, made etc: · "We wanted to make something new and original,'' said Colin Smith, the man who conceived the show.· The painting is beautifully conceived in every way -- composition, colour and texture.conceive of: · The young Edvard Munch conceived of a radically new approach to his art.
to think of a plan, idea, method etc, especially one that other people think is strange or unlikely to succeed: dream up something: · Banks seem to spend a lot of time dreaming up ways to get more money from their customers.· The machine looked like it had been dreamed up by a surrealist painter.dream something up: · "It's too complicated for me," Polly whispered; "how do they dream these things up?"
to invent a word or phrase: · The term "black hole" was coined in 1969 by the American scientist John Wheeler.· A Polish refugee coined the term "genocide" to describe attempts to kill an entire group of people.
to move to a more important job to give someone who works in an organization a more important job than the one they had before: · The company promotes women and minorities whenever possible.be promoted: · Did you hear that David's been promoted?promote somebody to something: · Shula was promoted to head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1991.
to move someone to another job, usually a better, more important one within the same organization: · No-one thought they would make him manager so soon after joining the company.· He's been made Head of Security at the Chicago National Bank.
when someone is given a more important job in an organization: · Civil service tests determine promotion in government jobs.· What are my chances of promotion if I stay here?get a promotion: · She got a promotion last year.
formal when someone moves up to a better, more important job: · Many people are forced to move from one city to another in search of better jobs or career advancement.
also work your way up the ladder to gradually become more and more successful, and get better, more important jobs: · Feldman started working for the company at age 18, and slowly worked his way up the ladder.· Education is vital to help these children to move up the career ladder.
to move someone up in a job, especially by making the job they are already doing more important, and by paying them more for it: · The women demanded that their work be upgraded.upgrade somebody to something: · After the inspector's visit all temporary workers were upgraded to permanent status.
to invent a false story, excuse, name etc to think of a story, excuse, explanation etc that is not true, especially in order to deceive people or to protect yourself: make up something: · I gave her the wrong name, and made up a telephone number with a Los Angeles area code.make something/it up: · You don't have to tell him why, just make something up.
to think of a story, excuse, name etc that is not true in order to deceive people: · I invented reasons for never seeing him again.· He began inventing excuses for why he had done nothing to help.· He invented fictional ancestors and a family history to impress the girls.
formal to think of a false story, piece of information etc in order to deceive people or prevent them from discovering the truth: · Officials were accused of fabricating the evidence that was given at the trial.· The woman said she fabricated her testimony because she thought she was going to get a $10,000 reward.
informal /concoct formal to spend time thinking of a false story, excuse, plant etc, especially with other people: · I cooked up an excuse so I could leave early.· His lawyers concocted a theory that the police had planted the evidence against him.cook up a scheme: · He cooked up some crazy scheme for making money, and ended up being arrested.
to pretend that something is true to behave as though something is true when you know that it is not: · We thought that he was really hurt, but he was just pretending.pretend (that): · Bill closed his eyes, and pretended that the war was over and that he was safe at home.pretend to do something: · I pretended not to see her, and carried on walking down the street.pretend to be happy/ill/angry etc: · She pretended to be ill and took a day off work.
informal to pretend that a situation exists in order to deceive someone: make out (that): · We managed to fool the ticket collector by making out we couldn't speak English.· Two days later Joyce phoned to ask about the check, so I had to make out I'd already mailed it.make something out to be: · They made it out to be a really interesting job, but in fact it was ridiculously boring.
spoken to pretend to be ill, upset, injured etc, because you want to avoid doing something or you want people to feel sorry for you: · I don't think she's really ill - she's just putting it on because she doesn't want to go to school.· I couldn't tell if Harvey was putting it on, or if he really was upset.
informal to pretend to be interested, ill etc, when you are not: · The kid is always saying he's too sick to go to school, and his parents figure he's faking it.· I look at all the faces around me. Are these people really that happy? Or are they just faking it like I am?
to pretend all the time that you feel or believe something that you do not feel or believe: · I had to leave him - I couldn't go on living a lie.
to pretend that everything in your life is still as happy and successful as it used to be, even though you have suffered some kind of trouble or loss: · Of course, he tries to keep up appearances, but he lives entirely off borrowed money.· She put Christmas decorations in the window just to keep up appearances.
to pretend to be someone else to behave as if you are someone else and try to make other people believe this: pretend to be somebody: · We pretended to be students and got into the club for free.pretend (that): · They got into the house by pretending they worked for the electricity company.
to pretend that you are cleverer, richer, more important etc than you really are: · Richard led us around the art gallery, making himself out to be some kind of expert on modern art.· What I don't like about her is that she makes herself out to be something special.
to behave as though you are someone with official power or someone famous, either for dishonest reasons or in order to entertain people: · I got home to find him impersonating Elvis Presley in front of the mirror.· It's illegal to impersonate a police officer.
to speak, walk, or behave like someone else, in order to make people laugh: do an impersonation/do an impression of: · Stuart did a brilliant impersonation of the boss.· a comedian with his own TV show, who does impressions of famous politicians
when you pretend to be someone else and behave as they would behave, especially as a way of learning about a situation or developing a skill: · The course uses role play to teach you how to deal with difficult or aggressive customers.
to pretend to be someone else, especially someone in an official position, in order to make it easier for you to do something bad or illegal: · He posed as a doctor to gain access to the hospital.· There have been cases of thieves posing as telephone engineers to trick people into letting them into their homes.
to pretend that you are someone else, especially by dressing or behaving in the way that they do - used especially in literature and stories: · He got into the stadium masquerading as a security guard.· A journalist masquerading as a businessman approached the politicians, and offered them bribes.
to change your appearance, especially your clothes, so that you look like someone else and people cannot recognize you: · He escaped across the border disguised as a priest.disguise yourself as: · Maybe you could disguise yourself as a waiter and sneak in there.
to pretend something as a game to pretend something as a game, or because you enjoy it: pretend (that): · I like to drive around in my brother's BMW and pretend I'm a rich businessman.pretend to be: · He burst into the room with a toy gun in his hand, pretending to be a gangster.
to pretend that pleasant things are happening, that you are someone or somewhere you want to be, etc: make believe (that): · The two little girls used to make believe that they were princesses.make believe: · Right, kids. We don't have any proper cowboy hats so you'll have to make believe.
also play at British if children play or play at something, they pretend to be a particular type of person or to do a particular thing, as a game: · When I was young we played at pirates whenever we were on the beach.· When my sister was little, she always wanted to play school.play doctors and nurses: · Did you ever play doctors and nurses when you were small?play happy familiesBritish /play house American (=pretend to be a family): · Come on - let's go inside and play house!
to get a profit to get a profit, especially from business deals: make £1 million/$10,000 etc: · British Telecom made over $3 billion last year.make money: · The restaurant makes a lot of money in the summer.make money doing something: · You could make a lot of money selling your photographs, they're excellent.make millions/make a fortune: · Mandon, our richest cousin, had made a fortune in the cable TV business.make out of: · The entrepreneur boasted that he could make money out of anything, even pebbles in the beach.
to get a profit from a business or from selling something: · Harry made a good profit - he bought the house for £45,000 and sold it for £55,000 six months later.· When you consider how much this meal would cost to prepare at home, you realize that the restaurant must be making an enormous profit.make a profit of $53m/£600 etc: · The drug company Sasco made a profit of $53 million last year.make a profit on: · Even though the price has been reduced, the builders will still make a profit on the sale.
to make a profit from business or from putting money in a bank, lending it to a company etc: · The Washington Post Company earned $187 million in 1987.· Our finances look better if we include the profit earned on the sale of our London offices.· She decided to put the money in a high-earning investment account.
informal to get a very large profit quickly from one successful business deal: · He had made a killing on the stock exchange that morning.· Vito's a debonair middle-aged New Yorker, who's made a killing in advertising.
to reach a place that you are travelling to to arrive at a place, especially after a long or difficult journey: · We didn't reach the hotel until midnight.· Some letters are taking up to two weeks to reach their destination.· In winter, parts of Northern Canada can only be reached by plane.
especially spoken if you get to a place, you reach it: get to: · By the time we got to New York, it was snowing.get home/here/there: · What time did you get home last night?get as far as: · We only got as far as the end of the road, then the car broke down.
especially spoken to arrive at a place, especially when you were not sure that you would be able to get there: · The roads were so bad that I wasn't sure we would make it.· If we run, we should be able to make it before the bus leaves.make it to/across/home etc: · Even though he couldn't swim, he managed to make it to the riverbank.· Thousands of refugees made it across the border.
to succeed in reaching a place, especially by a particular time: · We'll be lucky if we make San Fernando by nightfall.· The team aimed to make the South Pole and back in a month.
to succeed in reaching a particular place, after much danger and difficulty: · Heavy rains have prevented food supplies from getting through.get through to: · Rescue teams finally got through to the survivors by digging a tunnel.
easily reached, especially by car, boat, plane etc: easily accessible: · We chose to live in this area because both New York and Boston are easily accessible from here.· The banks of the River Holbeck are easily accessible to walkers and anglers.accessible by boat/plane etc: · Because of the snow, many parts of the countryside are only accessible by helicopter.
to get points in a game or sport to get points in a game, competition, or sport: · San Francisco scored twice in the last ten minutes of the game.score a point/goal: · Tottenham scored the first goal of the game.· In Scrabble you score points by making words on the board.
informal to score points in a game, competition, or sport: · When you get a total of 5 points it's your turn to throw the dice.· Stevens got only 10 goals in 41 games, and decided to leave the Boston Bruins.
especially American to score points in a game, competition, or sport: · Jordan made 34 points to put his team into the lead.· He ran 30 yards to make his second touchdown of the quarter.
to get a point or points by hitting a ball etc: · The batter hit a home run.· Greg Davis didn't disappoint his teammates, hitting six field goals in six attempts.
to be able to see something, but with difficulty to see someone or something, but only with difficulty: make out something: · Among the trees below, he could make out a yellow pick-up truck.· I could just make out Murphy in the bed next to mine.make it out: · Some crystals are so small, a microscope is needed to make them out.make out what/where/who: · It was difficult to make out where the rocks ended and the sea began.· At first, I couldn't make out what I was seeing.
formal to see the shape of someone or something with difficulty: · The room was too dimly lit for me to distinguish anything clearly.· It was just possible to distinguish the darkened village below.
to have sex with someone · Teenagers should be taught to think carefully before having sex.have sex with · Would you have sex with someone on your first date?· He's never had sex with anyone but his wife.
the act of having sex with someone: · She had no interest in sex after the baby was born.safe sex (=methods of protecting yourself against sexual disease while you are having sex): · Some people ignore advice about safe sex and do not wear condoms.sex education (=teaching young people about sex): · a refreshing and unusual approach to sex education
if two people make love , they have sex because they like or love each other: · All day they made love on the unmade bed.make love with/to: · She thought about Tom Cruise every time she made love with her boyfriend.
to have sex with someone you are not married to, especially regularly and over a period of time: · She's been sleeping with this guy Mark since the summer.· When did you first find out that Betty and your husband were sleeping together?
to have sex with someone on one occasion, especially because they ask you or persuade you to do so: · I remember the first time we went to bed.go to bed with: · He said he'd give me the job if I went to bed with him.
formal to have sex with someone - used especially in medical or legal contexts: · The doctor asked him when he had last had intercourse.· You are strongly advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse.have (sexual) intercourse with: · The victim later claimed that her attacker forced her to have sexual intercourse with him.
especially British, informal to have sex with someone - used especially humorously: · To hear him talk, you'd think he's shagged every woman in town!· All she ever thinks about is shagging.
British informal to have sex with someone - used humorously: · They said she'd bonked every man in college.· My mother walked in and caught us bonking.
to have sex for the first time in your life: · I lost my virginity at the age of seventeen.lose your virginity to: · She had lost her virginity to a law student while at university.
if birds or animals mate , they have sex in order to produce babies: · The birds mate in April and the eggs are hatched by June.a mating call/dance/ritual (=something an animal does when it wants to mate): · Two pigeons performed an elaborate and very noisy mating dance.the mating season/period (=the time of year when animals mate): · During the mating season, foxes become much more vocal.
formal when you have sex with someone - used especially in legal contexts: · Love has nothing to do with sexual relations.sexual relations between: · In most cultures, sexual relations between adults and children are totally unacceptable.
to succeed in doing something difficult especially spoken to succeed in doing something that is difficult or that seems impossible: · Gina has her driving test today. I hope she makes it.· He went out for it, he played hard, and he made it. · Jody thinks only three teams will make it to the final. · Did Margaret make it home the other night? · Will he make it out alive?
especially spoken to succeed in doing something, especially after a lot of effort over a long period of time: · I aim to have my own company by the time I'm thirty, but sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get there.· Anna found the coursework hard, but knew she'd get there in the end.· I knew we'd get there eventually, it was just a question of when.
especially spoken to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult or something that needs a lot of effort: · We did it! We won the cup!· You did it! Congratulations!
to manage to do something difficult, when other people did not think that you could succeed: pull/bring/carry off something: · In the opening game, Italy pulled off a sensational 1-0 victory over Germany.· I think you need a really good sense of humour to carry off something like this.· We had a hard time bringing off the last conference we held here.pull/bring/carry something off: · I'd hardly cooked a proper meal for years, and I was wondering if I could still pull it off.· I doubt if we could have carried it off without your help.
informal if someone comes or turns up trumps , they succeed in doing something difficult or providing something that is needed, especially when this makes you feel pleased or grateful: · We were getting into serious difficulties, but Ron came up trumps again.· Well, I got three people interested in helping, so if they all turn up trumps, we should reach our target.
to be successful in your work also be a success to earn a lot of money or to become well known and respected, because you do your job very well: · Five years ago he started his own business and now he's very successful.· I'm glad we appointed Cyril - he's proved to be a great success.· In order to be successful as a dancer, you need flair and stamina.· He's leaving the company, despite having been a big success as marketing manager.· People who are successful in their careers have found out what they like and do well.
to be successful in your job, especially because you work hard: · Gail seemed so anxious to do well, and she worked really hard.· When the players do well, I praise them -- but there are no rewards for coming second.· Neither of the kids was doing well in school.· Most of his tutors expected him to do well at Harvard.· My friend left college and went into law, and he's doing very well for himself.
to be successful in your job, especially because you have a very strong desire to succeed: · The people who get on are the ones who create their own opportunities.· My father's experience taught me a memorable lesson in how to get ahead.get on in life/the world: · You may not like having to agree with everything the boss says, but often that's the way to get on in life.· If you want to get ahead in this world, kid, never take 'no' for an answer.
informal to become successful, especially in the sports or entertainment business: · He was a talented football player and I knew he'd make it.· We've fought long and hard to get where we are, and we deserve to make it.make it big (=become very successful): · Many actors move to America, hoping to make it big in Hollywood.make it on your own (=without any help from anyone): · Get as much advice from colleagues as you can - it can be difficult trying to make it on your own.
to become successful in your job by doing it well and continuing to work at it for a fairly long time: · People who have had setbacks are often the ones who are really driven to succeed.· a strong desire to succeedsucceed as a teacher/actor/musician etc: · If you don't change your attitude, you will never succeed as a manager in this firm.succeed at: · My parents always told me I'd succeed at anything I chose to do.succeed in: · A lot of people doubted that I could succeed in business for myself.
to get better and better jobs in a company, organization, or profession so that eventually you have one of the most important jobs in it: · Those who rise to the top in advertising can expect to earn in excess of $100,000.· I think we all like to believe that if someone is made of the right stuff, they will rise to the top.· A consummate professional, he rose to the top of the most competitive organization in the country.
to work very hard in your job so that eventually you reach an important and high position: · While she was working her way up from dishwasher to chef, she was studying at night school to improve her grades. work your way up to the top: · He started two years ago as an admin assistant, and worked his way up to the top.
to be successful in your job so that people notice you and respect your ability, especially because of a particular piece of work you have done: · In his early twenties, Terry was the typical ambitious graduate, full of ideas and eager to make his mark.· She instantly made her mark with a series of award-winning ad campaigns for high-profile clients.
to gain more important and better paid jobs in your chosen area of work, especially by doing things that will get you noticed by more important people that you work with: · First, take a look at what you personally can do to advance your career.· In recent weeks, Janet has become aware that her colleague Alan has been using her to further his own career.
to not die in spite of an accident, illness, or war · Only 12 of the 140 passengers on the plane survived.· Doctors predicted that the baby would not survive with such severe disabilities.· My grandmother wouldn't survive another operation.· Not many of the insects survive the winter.
someone who has survived an accident, war, illness etc: · So far rescue workers have found no sign of any survivors.· Survivors of the accident were rushed to the nearest hospital.sole survivor (=the only survivor): · An eight-month-old baby girl was the sole survivor of a car crash that killed both her parents.
to continue to live and not die when you are in a very dangerous situation, for example in a war or when you have very little food: · They managed to stay alive by eating roots and berries.· We had to ignore the terrible things going on around us, and just concentrate on staying alive.
to survive and get better after having a very serious illness or injury: · I was so ill that the doctors weren't sure if I was going to pull through.· The first few days after the accident were awful, and everyone was just praying he'd pull through.
to survive after being involved in a serious accident, especially because of good luck: · The driver was killed but his passenger escaped with only a few scratches.escape injury/death etc: · The family escaped injury when a fire gutted their two-bedroom apartment.narrowly escape (=only just escape): · The prime minister narrowly escaped a terrorist bomb in 1999.
if you say that someone will live , you mean that they will survive, even though they have a very serious illness, injury etc: · One of the victims has severe burns and is not expected to live.live or die: · Our baby was in the intensive care unit, and we didn't know whether she would live or die.live to tell the tale/live to tell about it (=survive a very dangerous experience, so that you are able to tell people about it afterwards): · There were ten in the lifeboat, but only three lived to tell the tale.
informal to survive when you are in a very dangerous situation or when you have a very serious illness: · At one point I was so exhausted and weak that I didn't think I was going to make it.· I was surprised she had made it through the night.
if someone lasts a period of time, they continue to live during that period, even though they have a very serious illness or injury: · His breathing was getting worse and he was not expected to last the night.· It's amazing that she's managed to last this long, really.
when several numbers produce another number as a total to be the total amount when everything is counted: · Including wine, the bill came to $70.· Total profits from all sources for the year came to about $15 million.
if a total reaches 10, 50, 100 etc, it increases until it is equal to that number: · Hurricane damage could reach billions of dollars.· China's economic output is likely to reach $13 trillion within the next few years.· The city's population is expected to reach 12 million by the year 2010.
if numbers added together make 10, 50, 100 etc, that is the answer or the total: · Two plus two makes four.· If Jane comes, that will make six of us.· There are eight submarines as well as the ships, making a total fleet of 34.
if a set of several figures adds up to 10, 50 etc, that is the total when you add them all together: · The three angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees.· If you follow the diet exactly, it adds up to about 1,200 calories per day.· With the hotel, the flights, and the food, it all added up to much more than I had expected.
to reach a total, especially a large total: · Credit card fraud amounts to about $17 million a year.· Nationally, deaths from smoking-related illnesses amount to about 30 people each day.· A thousand-word essay might amount to roughly 6,000 bytes on a computer disk.
to reach a particular total - used especially in official contexts: · The company was forced to pay fines and penalties totalling $24.8.· The number of people included in the study totalled 170.
if a group of people or things numbers a particular figure, especially a large figure, that is the total when they are all included: · The crowd of students numbered at least 2000.· In the capital, unemployed workers now number 12% of the workforce.
to go or come towards someone or something also go toward American to go away from where you are towards a particular place: · Go towards the church and take the first turning on your left.· He watched her going toward West End Avenue.
also come toward American to come to where you are from a particular direction: · He looked up to see two policemen coming towards him.· As we came toward the house, the door flew open and out came Polly.
also head toward American to move in the direction of something or someone, especially directly or in a determined way: · The bus was heading towards the Friedrich-Strasse railway station.· They saw the patrol boat turn and head towards them.
to move quickly towards somewhere, especially so that you can do something when you get there: · As he made for the door he tripped and fell heavily.· We headed for the nearest island to try and repair our boat.
to walk directly to a place or person as quickly as possible, especially because there is something you want there or someone you want to talk to: · I made a beeline for the bar and ordered myself a double whisky.· Jeff made a beeline for a table where two pretty Russian girls were sitting.
written to move towards someone or something, especially in order to attack them: · In May 1681 a force of about 2500 troops advanced on Mondovi.· He moved towards her as though he was advancing on a dangerous animal.
written to come towards a particular person or place: · As they approached the wood, a deer ran out of the trees.· We walked silently, so they would not hear us approach.
to understand the meaning of something in a particular way to believe that something strange, difficult, or unusual has a particular meaning: · Have you read Dawson's letter? What do you make of it?· Tom could see that McCarron didn't know what to make of the information.
to think that a remark, an action, an event etc shows that someone has a particular opinion or feeling even though they do not say this directly: · Good managers are usually able to read a situation quickly and take the right action.read something as something: · Men shouldn't be surprised if women read this behaviour as threatening.
to choose to understand a particular meaning in someone's words or actions without being sure that this is the correct meaning: · There was a pause, which he took to mean she was angry.· Television producers should not take low ratings to mean failure.
to understand a remark, a piece of writing, an event etc as having a particular meaning, especially because of your own feelings, opinions, or situation: · I see this poem as an attack on social injustice.· Young children often see the birth of a new brother or sister as a great threat.
to choose to understand a piece of information or group of facts in one of several possible ways: · Fairy tales can be interpreted in several different ways.interpret something as something: · The statement was interpreted as a threat against the United States.
to find a particular meaning in an expression or in the name of something, even though other people may understand it differently: · What do you understand by the term "alternative medicine"?· He spoke of profits, by which I understood profits for his company, not for us.
to think that someone's remarks, a word, a piece of writing etc means something or has a particular message, even though this is not stated directly: · "It's very good. You'll like it," their mother said, and gave them a look that they understood to mean they must eat it whether they liked it or not.
formal to understand a remark or action in a particular way, when there are other possible ways of understanding it: · Such activities by the Americans could be construed as an act of war.· Films that could be construed as offensive are shown after nine o'clock.
to think of a reason or explanation that is untrue to think of a reason, explanation, excuse etc that is untrue: make up something: · I gave her my name, then made up a telephone number with a Los Angeles area code.make something up: · "You're saying you think Bobby just made it up?" "I think he believes it, but I'm not sure it's true."
to think of a reason, explanation, or excuse that is sometimes very complicated but completely untrue: · I began to invent reasons for staying away from work.· It was proven that one witness's story had been invented.
to write information on an official document to write information or answer questions on an official document, for example giving your name, address, and age: · Passengers must fill in a boarding card before boarding the plane.· I must have filled out the order form incorrectly.fill something in/fill something out: · You just fill it out, then send it in to the passport office.
to write information, such as your name, the date etc on something such as a cheque or a form: write (out) something: · I'll write out a cheque for $500 to cover expenses.write somebody (out) something: · Why don't you get the doctor to write you a prescription for some painkillers?write something out: · Write the information out here on this form, and I'll order the books for you.
to write the necessary details on an official document such as a cheque or ticket, including the name of the person or organization it should go to: make out something: · He made out a cheque for $100.make something out (for somebody): · Would you like me to make out a receipt for you?· He's just making the booking form out.make out a cheque to somebody (=write on a cheque the name of the person you are paying it to): · Who should I make the cheque out to?· If you want to pay by check, make it out to GK Fisher.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
The use of computers has made it possible for more people to work from home. Over 80,000 people attended, making it the biggest sporting event in the area. The president has made it clear that he is not going to change his mind. Make a hole in the paper. The cup has made a mark on the table. He came to the US and not only made it but made it big (=was extremely successful). So far, relatively few women have made it to the top in the business world. How did anyone so stupid make it to manager? They made a profit of £140 million. His one aim in life was to make money. She hopes to make a living (=earn the money she needs to live) from writing children’s books. He’s made a fortune (=earned a lot of money) selling computers on the Internet. For many people, make do and mend (=when someone manages with the things they have and does not buy anything new) was a harsh reality. As far as I can make out, he has never been married. I’ve given talks so many times that now I just make them up as I go along (=think of things to say as I am speaking). The company will be forced to pay $6 million to make up the difference. Oh come on! Why don’t you just kiss and make up? The good days more than make up for the bad ones.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES She’d made her feelings towards him abundantly clear. Once we make the adjustments for inflation, the fall in interest rates is quite small. the advances made in the understanding of mental handicap She accused her boss of making advances to her. The teacher made serious allegations against a colleague. The budget makes allowances for extra staff when needed. The committee made no allusion to the former president in its report. If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier. He tried to make it appear that she had committed suicide. The police made several arrests. She makes very general assertions about marriage in the poem. Mr Braley has been made aware of the need for absolute secrecy. Mr Trent lost his house when he was made bankrupt. After years as a small-time actor, he suddenly made it big (=became very successful) in Hollywood. I made a bit of a boo-boo asking her about David! I’ve just made an awful botch of my translation. The movie is about a group of men trying to make a buck (=earn some money) as male strippers. A company can make a bundle by selling unwanted property. Brown made a citizen’s arrest when a youth attempted to rob an elderly woman. He’s made a monumental cock-up of his first assignment. Libraries have made a concerted effort to attract young people. ‘Did you have a good journey?’ he said, trying to make conversation. I just need to make a few corrections, and then we can send it to the printer. He’s always making cracks about how stupid I am. He was forced to make a crash-landing in the desert. It makes me cringe when I think how stupid I was. A fall in donations has forced the charity to make cutbacks. The prisoner made a dart for the door. He made his Major League debut as shortstop. Children will soon make deductions about the meaning of a word. What he said made a deep impression on me. The trip made a big dent in our savings. We took a detour to avoid the town centre. A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes. We’ve almost got enough money to make a down payment on a house. Locksmiths can make duplicates of most keys. The software makes it easier to download music. Having you here does make things a lot easier for me. Why don’t we make life easy for ourselves and finish it tomorrow? Investors must make an educated guess as to the company’s potential. They made every endeavour to find the two boys. The contrast could not have been made more explicit. Nylon is a man-made fibre. Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business. We make regular forays to France to buy wine. Mr Kelly has lodged a formal complaint against the police. Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce. I hope Jim and I can get back together and make a fresh start. I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it. The party made considerable gains at local elections. You can’t make generalizations about what men and women are like. The gunmen made a getaway on foot. He was making the story up as he went along. Many businesses are struggling hard to make a go of it. You should make good use of your time. It makes good sense (=is sensible) to do some research before buying. He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show. I loved her and thought I could make her happy. My mother made my life hell. Thousands of people have been made homeless. What inferences have you drawn from this evidence? Pete, are you going to make the introductions? He was talking to Nina to make me jealous. Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you jump (=surprise or frighten you). Douglas made his first 10,000-foot parachute jump yesterday. The programme has made the U.S. a laughing stock. a pressure group that is campaigning to make cannabis legal You made me look really stupid in front of all my friends! The company made a loss of $250,000 last year. You make me so mad! She was heavily made-up (=wearing a lot of make-up). He seems to be living in a world of make-believe. The Council has made it mandatory for all nurses to attend a refresher course every three years. The army has been held back because the government is reluctant to make martyrs of the protesters. You can make cookies if you promise not to make a mess in the kitchen. The dog’s made a mess on the carpet. No more argument. My mind is made up. You’re old enough to make your own mind up about smoking. She made a mint on the stock exchange last year. Why do you make yourself miserable by taking on too much work? Mosquito bites can make life miserable. Doyle glanced back at Bodie, and made a slight motion with his head. The taste made me nauseous. Falling profits made it necessary to restructure the business. I haven’t made any New Year resolutions – I never stick to them anyway. Stop making a nuisance of yourself (=annoying other people with your behaviour)! They made obeisance to the sultan. They began making overtures to the Irish government. The two countries signed a non-aggression pact. They changed the wording of the advertisement to make it more palatable to women. Cheques should be made payable to the National Trust. I need to make a quick phone call. I made a bit of a pig of myself (=ate too much) at dinner. the chance to go on pilgrimage to Mecca Let me make it plain (=state it clearly). We do not want you here. Caldwell made a plea for donations. Adams entered a plea of ‘not guilty’. He’s hoping to make pots of money from the deal. Let’s tidy up and make the house a bit more presentable. I must go and make myself presentable. Dr Evans thanked him for coming to make the presentations. I’m going to ask each of you to make a short presentation. He declined to make projections about fourth quarter earnings. He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will. Details of the highly sensitive information have not been made public. She made two purchases from my stall. The company has recently made a big push into the Japanese market. The old machine used to make an awful racket. Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant. He made a rendezvous with her in Times Square. Offenders must make reparation for their crimes through community service. Stephen made no reply. A group of students made representations to the college about the poor standard of the accommodation. The offender must make restitution for the hurt that he or she has caused. I’m making some revisions to the book for the new edition. I’m trying to make room for a vegetable garden in the backyard. Jones made 32 runs this afternoon. The workforce were willing to make sacrifices in order to preserve jobs. They made sacrifices to ensure a good harvest. Captain Oates made the ultimate sacrifice in a bid to save his colleagues. Martin made a brilliant save from Nichol’s shot. All small companies will need to make savings if they are to survive. She believed she had been made a scapegoat for what happened. Choose the candidate who makes the best showing in the interview. Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip. She jumped at any opportunity to make me look small. We stood around making small talk. The dust was making him sneeze. We made a sortie from our hotel to the open-air market. The boats are specially built for the disabled. We carry out spot checks on the vehicles before they leave the depot. Here’s your £10 back, so that makes us square. I’ll have one more stab at it. What do firms think they stand to gain by merging? We have to take a stand against racism. Radiotherapy has left her permanently sterile. Is there enough evidence to make the charges stick? We’ll make a stop at the foot of the hill. The government has made great strides in reducing poverty. Surely you’re not going to give up? I thought you were made of sterner stuff (=were more determined). His reluctance to answer my questions made me suspicious. He watched the helicopter make a sweep over the beach. everything you need to make your party go with a swing Can I make a quick telephone call? Make a left turn at the station. He made a quick U-turn and sped away. Critics accused the government of doing a U-turn on its promise to increase education spending. The group decided to make a video diary of the cycling trip. I don’t want to make the voyage single-handed. Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof. His smile made her go weak at the knees. Mary made us very welcome. We try to make the new students feel welcome. Six months in Scotland would make a welcome change from London. Customers can use the machine to make withdrawals of up to £250 a day. He’s been leaving work early a lot – it makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
The use of computers has made it possible for more people to work from home. Over 80,000 people attended, making it the biggest sporting event in the area. The president has made it clear that he is not going to change his mind. Make a hole in the paper. The cup has made a mark on the table. He came to the US and not only made it but made it big (=was extremely successful). So far, relatively few women have made it to the top in the business world. How did anyone so stupid make it to manager? They made a profit of £140 million. His one aim in life was to make money. She hopes to make a living (=earn the money she needs to live) from writing children’s books. He’s made a fortune (=earned a lot of money) selling computers on the Internet. For many people, make do and mend (=when someone manages with the things they have and does not buy anything new) was a harsh reality. As far as I can make out, he has never been married. I’ve given talks so many times that now I just make them up as I go along (=think of things to say as I am speaking). The company will be forced to pay $6 million to make up the difference. Oh come on! Why don’t you just kiss and make up? The good days more than make up for the bad ones. She’d made her feelings towards him abundantly clear.· You’ve made a lot of accusations but you haven’t got any evidence.
Once we make the adjustments for inflation, the fall in interest rates is quite small. the advances made in the understanding of mental handicap She accused her boss of making advances to her.· We made an agreement not to tell anyone.
The teacher made serious allegations against a colleague.· In 1902, Japan made an alliance with Britain.
The budget makes allowances for extra staff when needed. The committee made no allusion to the former president in its report. If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. (=make a comparison) She drew an analogy between childbirth and the creative process.
She drew an analogy between childbirth and the creative process. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.· The next day an announcement was issued to staff, saying the company would be closing.· The government issued an announcement saying that it was not prepared to negotiate with terrorists.
· I hope you are going to make an apology.
· Detectives are making an urgent appeal for information.· The hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.
· My client is planning to make an appeal.
He tried to make it appear that she had committed suicide.· The president made a dramatic appearance on nationwide television to announce a fresh peace initiative.
· Candidates are advised to make an early application to the university.
· Can you phone the hairdresser and make an appointment?
· You are advised to make travel arrangements well in advance.
The police made several arrests. (=do something stupid or embarrassing)
She makes very general assertions about marriage in the poem.· I had to make a quick assessment of the situation and act accordingly.
· You’re making a lot of assumptions for which you have no proof.
· She made several attempts to escape.
· With the Internet it is possible to make learning available wherever it is needed.
Mr Braley has been made aware of the need for absolute secrecy. Mr Trent lost his house when he was made bankrupt. (=tidy the sheets and covers after you get up)· Don’t forget to make your bed before you go out!
· Making the best use of space is important in any room.
(=risk money on the way a situation will develop in future)· If you want to make money on the stock market, you have to start making bets.
· Paramount made a bid for the film rights to the book.
After years as a small-time actor, he suddenly made it big (=became very successful) in Hollywood.· Police found guns and bomb-making equipment in the house.
I made a bit of a boo-boo asking her about David!· Your travel agent will make your booking for you.
I’ve just made an awful botch of my translation.· I love home-made bread.
· We usually make our own bread.
· Detectives think they may have made a breakthrough in their hunt for the murderer.
· He made a long broadcast over the radio.
The movie is about a group of men trying to make a buck (=earn some money) as male strippers. (=make some money quickly, often dishonestly)
A company can make a bundle by selling unwanted property.· Let’s make a cake for his birthday.
· Home-made cakes are much nicer than bought ones.
· The children should be able to do that calculation in their heads.
· He made a few calls and then went out.
(=put up your tents)· We made camp in a clearing in the woods.
· It isn’t easy to make a career in journalism.
· We've had to make some changes to the design.
(=ask you to pay a charge)· We make no charge for this service.
(=do a check)· One of the nurses makes regular checks during the night.
(=write someone's name on a cheque so it is paid to them)· Who shall I make the cheque out to?
(=choose something)· One of our course advisors can help you to make your choice.
Brown made a citizen’s arrest when a youth attempted to rob an elderly woman.· He made extravagant claims about the benefits of the diet.
· Children may have difficulty in making their feelings clear.
· The tone of her voice made it clear that she was very angry.
(=express yourself in a way that is easy to understand)· Please tell me if I’m not making myself clear.
· He made a click of disapproval.
He’s made a monumental cock-up of his first assignment.· You wash up and I’ll make the coffee.
· There are lots of ways you can make your home more comfortable to live in.
· Everyone was making appreciative comments about the delicious food.
· Getting married involves making a serious commitment.
(=compare people or things)· Using the Internet is an easy way to make comparisons between prices.
(=complain formally to someone)· The manager of the team decided to make a complaint about the referee.
· Marriage involves being tolerant and making compromises.
Libraries have made a concerted effort to attract young people.· The government made some concessions in order to satisfy the rebels.
· The police interviewed him for five hours before he finally made a confession.
(=used humorously when you want to admit to doing something)· I have a confession to make – I’ve eaten all the chocolates.
· In learning to read, children make a connection between a written sign and a known sound or word.
· We’d like to make contact with other schools in the area.
· Did he know this when he made the contract?
· The fruit and the meat make a delicious contrast of flavours.
· I’d like everyone to make a contribution towards the discussion.
‘Did you have a good journey?’ he said, trying to make conversation.· Make a copy of the letter before you send it.
I just need to make a few corrections, and then we can send it to the printer.· The fabric is made of cotton or wool.
· I looked at the report and did a quick page count.
(=look very attractive together/suit each other well)· You two would make a lovely couple.
(=one that is specially designed for someone)· a tailor-made course to help senior staff develop their negotiation skills
He’s always making cracks about how stupid I am. He was forced to make a crash-landing in the desert. It makes me cringe when I think how stupid I was.· The end of the book was so sad that it made me cry.
· The country needs to make cuts in the carbon dioxide it produces.
A fall in donations has forced the charity to make cutbacks. The prisoner made a dart for the door.· The rain had almost stopped so we decided to make a dash for home.
(=run very quickly to escape or to reach a place)· He turned and made a dash for it but the police officer caught him.
informal· Why don't we make a deal to stay out of each other's way?
He made his Major League debut as shortstop.· I want to think about it a bit longer before I make a decision.
Children will soon make deductions about the meaning of a word. What he said made a deep impression on me.· I’m afraid we don’t make deliveries on Saturdays.
(=deny something)· He made no public denial of the allegations against him.
The trip made a big dent in our savings. We took a detour to avoid the town centre.· Don't take any medicines before a doctor has made a proper diagnosis.
(=cause problems for someone) She’s doing everything she can to make life difficult for him.
She’s doing everything she can to make life difficult for him.· I offered to cook dinner.
· By making new discoveries we expand our understanding of the natural world.
(also draw a distinction formal) (=say or show that one exists)· It isn’t easy to make a distinction between these two words.
A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes. (=give money)· He made a large donation to Cancer Research.
We’ve almost got enough money to make a down payment on a house.· Sammy was doing a drawing of his sister.
(=make tea or coffee)· Shall I make you a hot drink?
Locksmiths can make duplicates of most keys. The software makes it easier to download music. Having you here does make things a lot easier for me. Why don’t we make life easy for ourselves and finish it tomorrow? Investors must make an educated guess as to the company’s potential. (=try)· She made an effort to change the subject of the conversation.
(=do something that requires some effort)· I felt too tired to go to a party, but decided to make the effort.
(=try very hard)· I made every effort to see their point of view.
(=not try at all)· They make no effort to speak the local language.
(=stop employing them because there is no work for them to do)· Crossways was nearing bankruptcy and had to make 720 employees redundant.
They made every endeavour to find the two boys. (=become unfriendly with people)· During her long and turbulent career, she made many enemies.
(=enter in a way that makes other people notice you)· She waited until everyone was sitting down before she made her entry.
· We made too many errors, and that cost us the game.
formal (=to escape)· I had to make my escape before the guards returned.
literary (=to succeed in escaping)· Dillinger handcuffed the deputy to the desk and made good his escape.
· Insurers have to make an estimate of the risk involved.
(=deal with someone or something in a different way from usual on a particular occasion)· We usually require a 10% deposit, but I'll make an exception in this case.
· I made up some excuse about my car breaking down.· We’d better think up an excuse, fast.
(=give reasons which try to explain why someone has made a mistake or behaved badly)· His mother was always making excuses for her son's behaviour.
(=go to the exit)· Disappointed fans began heading for the exits.
(=to leave)· And then, kissing them both goodbye, he made his exit.
· I chatted to a few people, then made a quick exit.
(=go on an expedition)· The men made expeditions to Spain, Greece and Asia Minor to find fossils.
The contrast could not have been made more explicit. (=make-up that you put on your eyelids or eyelashes)· She never leaves the house without lipstick and eye make-up.
(=to change your expression to make people laugh or to show you are angry, disappointed etc)· Here’s a funny photo of Joe pulling a face.
· We hope students make use of the new facilities.
· The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour.
Nylon is a man-made fibre.· Sutton has been making a film for Australian television.
· He found wood to make a fire.
Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business. We make regular forays to France to buy wine.· It is too early to make a forecast on what will happen.
Mr Kelly has lodged a formal complaint against the police. (also amass a fortune formal) (=gain a lot of money)· His family amassed a fortune during that period.
(=become rich)· She made her fortune in the cosmetics industry.
Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce. I hope Jim and I can get back together and make a fresh start. I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it. The party made considerable gains at local elections. You can’t make generalizations about what men and women are like.· He made a gesture of annoyance.
(=do something to show that you have some respect for someone or something)· The drinks industry has made a gesture towards reducing alcohol misuse by setting up a research group.
The gunmen made a getaway on foot. formal (=give someone something as a gift)· Johnson made her a gift of a book.
He was making the story up as he went along. Many businesses are struggling hard to make a go of it. (=help another player to score a goal)· Rooney made the goal with a superb pass to Saha.
(=do something well) Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows.
Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows. You should make good use of your time. It makes good sense (=is sensible) to do some research before buying.· I didn't know the answer to question 7, so I just had to make a guess.
He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show. I loved her and thought I could make her happy. (=to be reported in many newspapers as an important story)· Madonna's adoption of the child grabbed world headlines.
(=a happy and successful marriage)
My mother made my life hell. (=do something important that will be recorded and remembered)· Ordinary Berliners made history when they tore down the wall.
Thousands of people have been made homeless.· I think it was the heat that made me ill.
· He was involved in the campaign to make hunting illegal.
· The product quickly made an impact on the market.
· Heavy snow made travelling impossible.
· Think about what sort of impression you want to make.
What inferences have you drawn from this evidence?· The police are making inquiries to discover the cause of the accident.
Pete, are you going to make the introductions?· We have made a huge investment in our website.
He was talking to Nina to make me jealous. (also crack a joke) (=say something intended to be funny)· He was cracking jokes and seemed relaxed and happy.
· I still use my car, but now I make fewer journeys.
· It's too soon to make a judgment about what the outcome will be.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you jump (=surprise or frighten you). Douglas made his first 10,000-foot parachute jump yesterday.· I like Ron, he makes me laugh.
The programme has made the U.S. a laughing stock.· Part of the function of Parliament is to make laws.
a pressure group that is campaigning to make cannabis legal· Could you make a list of any supplies we need?
· She was able to make a living out of her talents as a cook.
(=give someone a loan)· Banks are cautious about making new loans.
You made me look really stupid in front of all my friends! The company made a loss of $250,000 last year.· You clear the table while I make lunch.
You make me so mad! She was heavily made-up (=wearing a lot of make-up). He seems to be living in a world of make-believe.· They’re not allowed to wear make-up to school.
(=be wearing make-up)· She had no make-up on.
· She rarely uses make-up.
(also apply make-up formal)· Gloria watched her mother put on her make-up.
(=put on make-up)· I’ll do your make-up for you, if you want.
(also remove make-up formal)· Take off eye make-up gently, using a cotton ball.
(=put a little more make-up on after some has come off)· She went into the bathroom to touch up her makeup.
(=accidentally rub it so that it spreads to areas where you do not want it)· Grace wiped her eyes, smudging her make-up.
(=a lot of make-up)· a girl in high heels and heavy make-up
· She was wearing far too much eye make-up.
(=make-up that actors wear in plays)· the elaborate stage make-up for ‘The Lion King’
(=very thick make-up worn by actors)· His face was covered by thick pancake makeup.
(=someone whose job is to put make-up on actors, people appearing on television etc)· the chief make-up artist on the film
(=make a boy or young man start behaving in a confident way) Running his own business has really made a man out of Terry.
Running his own business has really made a man out of Terry. The Council has made it mandatory for all nurses to attend a refresher course every three years. (=be clearly shown) Their devotion to God is made manifest in ritual prayer.
Their devotion to God is made manifest in ritual prayer.· Her lipstick had made a mark on his collar.
The army has been held back because the government is reluctant to make martyrs of the protesters. (also prepare a meal formal)· Who cooks most of the meals?
(=measure something)· Scientists take daily measurements to find out if the ocean temperature is increasing.
· Nelson made no mention of his family; he talked only of his work.
You can make cookies if you promise not to make a mess in the kitchen. The dog’s made a mess on the carpet. No more argument. My mind is made up. You’re old enough to make your own mind up about smoking. She made a mint on the stock exchange last year. Why do you make yourself miserable by taking on too much work? Mosquito bites can make life miserable.· The lab must have made a mistake – this can’t be right.
· She looks like her sister, so it’s an easy mistake to make.
· I just want to prevent you from making a terrible mistake.
· He made the mistake of revealing his true intentions.
· We won’t make the same mistake again.
· I made some modifications to the filing system.
· She makes a little money by babysitting.
(=make a profit)· The farm was beginning to make money at last.
Doyle glanced back at Bodie, and made a slight motion with his head.· We made the move mainly for financial reasons.
· The government made no move to hold the promised elections.
· She made a move towards the door.
· He made no move to stop her.
· He made a small movement with his head, to indicate the door.
· The children have made their own movies for the contest.
(=play or compose music)· We began making music together about five years ago.
(also make a name for yourself) (=become famous for something)· He made a name for himself as a conductor of the Berlin Orchestra.
The taste made me nauseous. Falling profits made it necessary to restructure the business.· Being alone in the house made her nervous.
· Swallows build their nests out of mud.
I haven’t made any New Year resolutions – I never stick to them anyway.· The car engine was making a funny noise.
(=say that you think someone should be given a job or position)· The president makes the nominations of judges for the Supreme Court.
(=write them down)· As he read the letters, he made careful notes.
Stop making a nuisance of yourself (=annoying other people with your behaviour)! They made obeisance to the sultan. (=say what your objection is)· The Parish Council made several objections to the changes.
· The Act made it an offence to sell cigarettes to children under 16.
(=used of a court)· The court made an adoption order.
They began making overtures to the Irish government. The two countries signed a non-aggression pact. They changed the wording of the advertisement to make it more palatable to women. Cheques should be made payable to the National Trust.· He was supposed to make payments of $250 a month.
(=agree to stop fighting)· Hardliners criticized the Israeli prime minister for trying to make peace with the Palestinians.
(=be good/very good as pets)· Do rabbits make good pets?
I need to make a quick phone call. I made a bit of a pig of myself (=ate too much) at dinner. the chance to go on pilgrimage to Mecca (=try to persuade people to do something) He made his strongest pitch yet for standardized testing in schools.
He made his strongest pitch yet for standardized testing in schools. Let me make it plain (=state it clearly). We do not want you here. (=make what you are saying clear) If you do that again you will be severely punished. Do I make myself plain?
If you do that again you will be severely punished. Do I make myself plain? (=prepare for something)· Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding.
Caldwell made a plea for donations. Adams entered a plea of ‘not guilty’.· Several European countries made similar pledges.
· He makes the point that predicting behaviour is not easy.
· The police arrested Mr Fox as he tried to leave the country.· Officer Singer said the police have made no arrests in the robbery.
(=decide what it will be)· A committee of representatives makes policy.
· Medical advances have made it possible to keep more patients alive.
He’s hoping to make pots of money from the deal.· It is far too early to make predictions about the outcome of the inquiry.
(also fill a prescription American English) (=give a patient the drugs that a doctor says they need)· You can get the prescription made up at a chemist's.
Let’s tidy up and make the house a bit more presentable. I must go and make myself presentable. Dr Evans thanked him for coming to make the presentations. I’m going to ask each of you to make a short presentation.· Steve made a vague pretence at being interested.
(=not pretend to do or have something)· I made no pretence of great musical knowledge.
· Lisa had a job, but she'd always made her family the priority.
· Not all staff can participate in the decision-making process.
· We are in business to make a profit.
· The country has made significant economic progress.
He declined to make projections about fourth quarter earnings.· I made a promise to my mother that I’d look after Dad.
· I'd like to make a proposal.
He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will. Details of the highly sensitive information have not been made public. She made two purchases from my stall. The company has recently made a big push into the Japanese market. The old machine used to make an awful racket.· Pirates often made daring raids on the port.
(=prepare to start doing something) We made ready for our journey home.
We made ready for our journey home.· The inspectors will make their recommendations to the Environment Secretary.
· She has since made a complete recovery.
· Significant reductions are being made in the defense budget.
· The company is to make 1,400 redundancies.
Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant.· Official reports made no reference to the incident.
· They haven't made any real reforms.
· The Secretary of State can make safety regulations governing the making of goods.
· I found it impossible to make new relationships.
· I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have made that remark.
He made a rendezvous with her in Times Square.· I have done some repairs to the chair over the years.
Offenders must make reparation for their crimes through community service. Stephen made no reply.· We make regular progress reports to our manager.
A group of students made representations to the college about the poor standard of the accommodation.· I’d like to make a request.
· Didn't you make a reservation?
The offender must make restitution for the hurt that he or she has caused. I’m making some revisions to the book for the new edition.· The trade in tea made the British rich.
I’m trying to make room for a vegetable garden in the backyard.· I’m only an assistant manager – I don’t make the rules.
Jones made 32 runs this afternoon. The workforce were willing to make sacrifices in order to preserve jobs. They made sacrifices to ensure a good harvest. Captain Oates made the ultimate sacrifice in a bid to save his colleagues. (=sell something as part of your job)· A salesman may communicate perfectly well with a customer but fail to make a sale.
Martin made a brilliant save from Nichol’s shot. All small companies will need to make savings if they are to survive. She believed she had been made a scapegoat for what happened.· He will be making a new sculpture for the exhibition.
· Students should be able to make a selection from a range of reference materials.
Choose the candidate who makes the best showing in the interview.· The machine is very simple to use.
Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip. She jumped at any opportunity to make me look small. We stood around making small talk.· His comment made her smile.
The dust was making him sneeze. We made a sortie from our hotel to the open-air market.· The machine made a strange hissing sound.
(=be completely quiet)· He lay still and didn’t make a sound.
· Jack cleared a space for his newspaper on the table.
The boats are specially built for the disabled.· She gave a speech at the party conference.
We carry out spot checks on the vehicles before they leave the depot. Here’s your £10 back, so that makes us square. I’ll have one more stab at it. What do firms think they stand to gain by merging? We have to take a stand against racism.· He made a flying start at college, but then he didn't manage to keep it up.
(=say something, especially in public)· The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow.
Radiotherapy has left her permanently sterile. Is there enough evidence to make the charges stick? We’ll make a stop at the foot of the hill.· She confessed to making up the story of being abducted.
The government has made great strides in reducing poverty. Surely you’re not going to give up? I thought you were made of sterner stuff (=were more determined).· Can I make a suggestion?
His reluctance to answer my questions made me suspicious. He watched the helicopter make a sweep over the beach. everything you need to make your party go with a swing (=be chosen as a member of a team)· He was never good enough to make the team.
(=work well together as a team)· You and I make a good team.
Can I make a quick telephone call?· Measures to slow down traffic on the main street have actually made things worse.
· Neighbours say that they heard Gardiner make threats against his wife.
(=reach a place after a difficult journey) You’ll never get through – the snow’s two metres deep. Rescue teams have finally made it through to the survivors.
You’ll never get through – the snow’s two metres deep. Rescue teams have finally made it through to the survivors. (=do something, even though you are busy)· You need to make time to do things you enjoy.
· The £1,750 raised by staff has been matched by the company, making a total of £3,500.
· The biggest problem will be making the transition from one system to the other.
· She had done a translation of the poem.
(=go somewhere, and perhaps come back)· I couldn’t see him making the long trip to Minneapolis alone.
Make a left turn at the station. He made a quick U-turn and sped away. Critics accused the government of doing a U-turn on its promise to increase education spending. (=make what you say clear to other people, especially when speaking a foreign language) I’m not very good at German, but I can make myself understood.
I’m not very good at German, but I can make myself understood. (=be helpful)· Don’t just stand there – make yourself useful!
· Salt water flooded into the land making it useless for farming.
The group decided to make a video diary of the cycling trip.· The king made an official visit to Poland last year.
· I made a vow never to go near the place again.
I don’t want to make the voyage single-handed. (=to start and continue a war)· Their aim was to destroy the country’s capacity to wage war.
Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof. His smile made her go weak at the knees. Mary made us very welcome. We try to make the new students feel welcome. Six months in Scotland would make a welcome change from London. (=write one)· It is always advisable to make a will.
(=silently ask for something that you want to happen)· He blew out the candles and made a wish.
Customers can use the machine to make withdrawals of up to £250 a day. He’s been leaving work early a lot – it makes you wonder, doesn’t it?· Getting angry will just make things worse.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· He may even make a good appearance of doing so.· I shall make only infrequent appearances at the Board.· A prickling sensation running the length of her spine told her that Rourke had made an appearance.· During the millions of years since they first made their appearance, at least a hundred species of Proboscidea have come and gone.· When they first made their appearance in this country, crag rats sported nailed boots and tweed plus-fours.· Master Alexander makes his first recorded appearance as witness to a settlement presided over by Archbishop Langton in 1216.
· Details of the programme will be distributed in good time beforehand but please make arrangements now to be represented.· She made arrangements for her children, then relinquished herself of her title.· Schools and colleges which choose to make their own arrangements may welcome help from the department's consultant.· The fishermen were simply making arrangements to save their own skins.· Some may make arrangements to meet again.· If the family has not made arrangements, his body will be cremated at state expense.· No doubt they sit at the table, plotting and planning, making arrangements.· If you have special dietary needs, make arrangements before you leave.
· When a man as attractive as Crilly makes an attempt to leave the circle, the girls get bothered.· He decided to make a last attempt to stay on the Waterfate story.· By scorning concert-hall constants, Karajan was making a realistic attempt to put music on film.· Q: I have made several attempts to grow gourds.· The Carrion swoop around the adventurers, but make no attempt to carry anyone off.· However, few make any attempt to define it or shape it in positive ways.· Hank had made no attempt to defend himself.· It was right outside the wire where they had made their attempt to breach the perimeter.
· We can give our troops the means to make that call.· All you did was make a telephone call.· When you make your calls, ensure that you speak clearly and precisely.· I listened while Ted made a phone call.· He had previously denied making such calls.· It was Graham herself, ignoring strong advice from Post lawyers, who made the call.· He had made a few calls, but couldn't have chosen a worse time to be setting up a casual liaison.· And then we repaired to empty Hebron town offices to make our calls from computer printouts covered with the notes.
· Picasso then abandoned the painting briefly before beginning to make increasingly radical changes to it.· At Unisys, another Rancho Bernardo semiconductor company, officials said they made the same change last year.· But equally, the moths only took a hundred years to make their change.· And he has tried to make some changes in his work.· The winners in Tuesday's election take office in 10 days, and they can begin making changes soon after.· In making the change, the Church effectively admitted that on these points the Reformers had been in the right.· The three participating high schools had made minimal changes in curriculum or instruction.
· Let the consumer make the choice.· It's at this point that you have to start making choices, and you have several options.· The Plan is therefore about making choices.· Consumption in leisure and holidaying became increasingly linked to the capacity of the individual consumer to make choices within the market.· Instead of lying in bed they are up and about and have freedom to make choices about their routine and daily life.· The Regional Committees will be informed immediately of this selection so that they can take it into account when making their own choices.
· Those who sit on the Treasury Bench make claims about average net income increases.· But it is too far north to make a credible claim.· One option is to make a claim.· Boxing is truly nocturnal; no other sport can make that claim.· We can not pay if farmers do not make the claims.· The power of their work speaks for itself, makes an unparalleled claim.· After that, it may be too late to make a claim.· The flames of the auto-da-fe had crackled in recent years for people who made such claims.
· But I have to make one comment you might not care to hear: A woman does have a choice.· He was also criticized for employing a staff member who made inappropriate comments about a committee witness's religion.· Furthermore, artists who are also critics are especially likely to make vivid comments on the methods and techniques of old art.· This will give everyone a chance to read the material, make comments, and come prepared for a discussion.· Politicians, pundits and royal watchers have all made public comment on the private life of Charles and Diana.· Students occasionally make silly, ridiculous comments that are not likely to be true.· We made the following comments on such expectations.· Beier denied making such comments and said Clark was a good manager.
· Our reader was invited to make his annual contribution to his Equitable Life pension plan.· To be sure, some small-business lobbying groups do not make political contributions.· Clark made two key contributions to the development of pharmacology and hence medicine.· He thought she would make a splendid contribution.· He made outstanding contributions to all branches of children's surgery but his lifelong interest was the aetiology of malformations.· We try to create an atmosphere in which employees can enjoy themselves and prosper and make significant contributions.· They have both made very substantial contributions to the progress of the Group and we will miss their sound advice.· In an apparent money laundering scheme, impoverished monastics made contributions for which they were reimbursed.
· That hardly seems to be the case as beach volleyball makes its Olympic debut this month.· New boy John Byrne makes his home debut together with Matt Elliott.· He decides, literally, to play for time and makes a debut at Nero's banquet that evening.· Acting on instinct, he decided to make their debut album something better than the usual cash-in of the time.· Meanwhile, Gazza is now almost certain to make his Lazio debut in their friendly against former club Tottenham on September 23.
· Above all, the child's wishes and feelings must be ascertained and taken into account in all decisions that are made.· And yet many of you are probably making yourselves unhappy and unhealthy by squeezing yourselves into career decisions made long ago.· In terms of manpower all three types of decision are constantly being made at all levels of the nursing organisation.· When you have to make a decision, make it!· Natural justice requires that a firm should have an opportunity to answer any criticism before a decision is made.· But you will fail if you ground your authority only on the decisions you make.· When the decision is made and implemented the foreseen obstacles tend to evaporate.· Yet, he acknowledges, patients have nowhere to appeal for a ruling medical decisions made by insurers.
· We made demands for a cheap canteen on the site, for nurseries and better maternity provisions.· Despite some similarities, people filing these papers and making these demands have not shown any links, Martin said.· The child will then begin to make even more demands and the parent may become punitive in order to stop the demands.· It makes no similar demands on owners.· Was she making unreasonable demands on Barbara?· Daley did what he had always done when somebody made demands or tried to grab some of his power.· He made demands on her mentally and emotionally.· Specifically, they complained that the corporate and regional offices often made unreasonable demands on those in the field.
· The idea of doing relaxation exercises may sound unnecessary, but they can make all the difference.· This could make a difference if the field is not uniform at the scale of the particle.· Separating the eggs makes all the difference.· As with any complex electronic information system or service, a strong support structure can make an enormous difference in customer satisfaction.· Being aware can make the difference between a happy holiday and a disaster.· They are learning how to use what they learn so that they can understand and make a difference in the world.· As a rule of thumb, every storey makes a difference of one-tenth of a second to a building's period.· The right book can make all the difference in whether a child wants to continue to read.
· It is often difficult to make the policy implementation distinction with reference to a service operated by professionals.· To understand it, it is necessary to make a distinction be-tween the direct and indirect influence religion has on reproductive behavior.· Why do these bodies make this distinction?· But early users of the language would not have made such a distinction.· He told me he never intended to make that semantic distinction.· You have to make a distinction between what are termed dedicated and non-dedicated servers.· In 1989, for example, most made no distinction between performance-only client challenges versus performance-and-change challenges.
· The parole system has been making efforts to keep former convicts out of trouble.· Most work-inhibited students give up before they make any true effort.· Though Aurul had posted two guards on the dump, they made no visible efforts to stop them.· Over the decades he has made sincere efforts to boost the visibility of blacks and gays.· But without such knowledge, the reader is required to focus on the language and make considerable efforts of inference.· The Postal Service makes no systematic effort to screen mail for potential bombs.· But you have to make the effort to control your tackle through your swim.· Another necessary step involves helping to educate those who are less interested and less likely to make an effort to educate themselves.
· Or make a film about it.· A: Nobody ever accuses Hollywood of making historically accurate films.· But I have made the films as I wanted them.· This bloody action-comedy achieved notoriety because writer / director Robert Rodriguez made the film without studio help on a minuscule budget.· How do you make a film of a man faking a documentary about a lion hunt?· Oddly, this scene makes the film a good date movie, but not necessarily a good first date movie.· But he makes a lively film and he will be heard of again.· Hence my love for film and my desire to make films as a director and... actor.
· It felt, despite the new clothes, that she hadn't quite made up her mind.· He made up his mind to participate in the group therapy sessions he had been sitting through mutely.· You could ask your children what they think - that might help you make up your mind.· Alexander fared best among moderate voters and independents who made up their minds at the last minute.· I didn't make up my mind, it was made up for me.· I had made up my mind at the Scenic Overlook to make a clean sweep through the house.· I could make up my own mind.· He also made up his mind never, never to go near a ladder again.
· They make a huge mistake if they try to take it.· Eventually, the heroic locals would make several killing mistakes, the final score would look bad.· We made a mistake putting it on the eastern side.· He was hesitating now, realizing he had made a mistake in not telling Spider earlier that he was quitting.· You don't want to make any mistake about that.· I had made a big mistake.· For a wild moment I thought I'd made a mistake, had put it elsewhere, but that was nonsense of course.· Today, when you make a mistake on your taxes, the cost can be unacceptably high.
· I think a lot of bands are put together so they can make a bit of money.· She was making money out of it both ways.· But true enthusiasts are not inspired by making money - their only concern is a passionate interest in the buildings themselves.· Concierges also stand to make money out of sports tickets.· It actually made some money in royalties.· He says the new company would have to go for shows which make money.· Some farmers made enough money to buy more land and survive drought years and stay in business.
· Mr Coleridge inherits a market that has made some sensible moves to improve its competitive edge.· He stands there waiting, and when nobody makes a move to say anything to him he commences to laugh.· Men who believe themselves out of all danger may grow careless, and make some foolish move that can betray them.· We made the move primarily for financial reasons.· It's thought most of its 330 employees will agree to make the nine-mile move.· Alvin talked a lot about Horton to Beckford but made no move to return to Los Angeles.· It had left her a little awe-stricken and she made a move to look at it again as it lay on her dressing-table.· He made a clever move, though, and actually strengthened the ticket.
· It makes a lot of noise.· Let the students take turns making their noise and have all the students judge who made the most noise. 3.· She has to try and identify the Brownie making the noise.· There in the dark, little Peter all alone, and the words made noise in his head and kept him company.· Jekub made noises, even with the engine stopped.· He bowed his head slightly, fluffing his feathers, and made soft cooing-begging noises.· She was making a frightful noise, but what of it.· In here, where it was quieter, he could hear it making a slight sizzling noise.
· Last month, he made an offer for more than 800 acres in the M4 corridor.· Then, right before the trial in 1989, Giuliani made the Union an offer.· In March 1972 he made a £360 million offer for the Red Barrel brewer, winning control three months later.· When he made me ajob offer, I accepted.· Lancaster meanwhile was encamped near Bedford, and seeing his support ebb away he made another offer of submission.· City officials hope Sony will make good on that offer when they come courting next year.· Salomon Brothers, he said, never made job offers.
· Richmondshire District Council agreed to make the order announcing the pay and display scheme which will start on June 1.· The supervisor must then refer the matter to the court which may make an order cancelling or varying the treatment requirement.· On 28 January 1992 a residence order was made, with the order for costs which is the subject of this appeal.· An Act passed in that year gave power to the court to make an adoption order.· It is assumed that a tribunal will not be willing to make an order for reinstatement or re-engagement.· But now in every case justices have to give findings and reasons when making the order they do.
· We can not expand without making that balance of payments deficit worse.· Since 1934, Lincoln has never missed a year in making bonus payments.· Or you can enter into a second Deed of Covenant committing yourself to make payments under both the existing and new covenants.· It began making payments in 1993 and is scheduled to make payments for the next 50 years.· Aston Villa were fined for making similar payments, and Chapman realized the illegality of his own action.· They have 90 days to make up back payments before lenders can sell the property.· Then if we begin to make car payments to ourselves, we can replace that car when necessary.· Accordingly there was never an agreement to make a special payment and therefore s317 was irrelevant.
· Mr. Newton I make just two points.· The firm encouraged both aggression and ability; it made a point never to interfere with natural jungle forces.· John Siraj-Blatchford's excellent chapter makes similar points and the book is full of valuable teaching suggestions.· To make my point, follow this scenario.· This is stated in a rather extreme manner to make the point.· To make this point clear the example of the Tower of Babel is instructive.· This example conveniently makes the point that it is not only women who are vulnerable to the attentions of these rebellious spirits.· They made a point of recruiting fledgling Latino engineers into the organization.
· Barretts & Baird made a profit of £180,000 in the year to end-March on a turnover of £117m.· Chan became successful at investing and was making huge profits within several months.· Only operators able to fill their trains could expect to make a reasonable profit.· It's just another good way to learn how to make profit.· In many cases they have gone long periods before they have even made a profit.· Record profits in time of recession Darlington Building Society has made record profits despite the severe recession in the housing market.· I also know how to bargain with customers and always make a profit.· Loans allow local authorities to make a profit and will impose commercial considerations on companies having to repay assistance.
· I hope that we shall be able to ensure that both these important measures make progress.· For example, a committee or board you head is making no progress because members are feuding.· And as the years pass, it is argued, children will be aware of making progress.· The nation overall made more progress during the 1990s than did large cities, which lagged behind in almost every measure.· He switched this ability to concentrate to his own recovery and eventually began to make progress.· I think I was making progress with it.· There was, however, a depressing lack of the qualities needed to make significant progress at this level of international competition.· As a leader in the Senate, you make progress by making promises others can count on.
· The best way to avoid message overloading is to provide separate areas for different programs and to make provisions for graceful failure.· In future Castle will only make provision for amortisation of audio copyrights for permanent diminution in value.· However it only makes provision for criminal penalties, and not civil remedies.· Firms may also make provision for bridging loans or provide temporary mortgage facilities.· If the landlord proves the stronger, the draftsman should make provision for the assessment of rent for empty property.· He would have been able to make ample provision for the future whether or not he survived.
· The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties continues this distinction and makes no reference to interests of third parties.· Nowhere, however, does the laminated badge make any reference to the National Security Agency.· Throughout his works Charles Dickens made several references to Guinness.· It is important and valuable to make reference to other studies that have used the particular sampling method you hope to employ.· Moreover, that history and that revelation to which Christians necessarily make reference are in some sense normative for the religion.· Curiously, Houghton makes no reference to McClellan, although his work covers much the same ground.· Perhaps all we are here witnessing is a picturesque way of making a scornful reference to alien religion.
· It makes no sense, for example, to try to set the file pointer with PTR.· I was making no sense, even to myself.· Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous.· The treatments may have a flourish, but they make sense.· We need the models to make sense of structure, but we also need to examine how different dimensions of inequality interrelate.· The managers' experience was an imperfect lens with which to make sense of their new position.· What is there to help me make sense of things?· Bedford made little sense of that, then or now.
· And good voice training will make your natural delivery sound ten times better than when you first started training.· The front door made a sound like a cherry bomb when opened by the remote handle.· They made a faint brushing sound as they fell.· Unfortunately, the programs that make sound disagreed again.· He was in coma, and as he breathed he made a terrible bubbling sound.· He neither moved nor made a sound, like a figure carved of stone.· I have also made the exercise sound blissfully simple and free of controversy: it was not.· I am successful because I have the ability to make things sound, taste and look good.
· He made many boring speeches, but he was never booed by the Women's Institute.· Fisher made a quiet speech that had a powerful impact.· Little Maureen was agitated, but she made a nice speech.· Politicians sometimes show up to make speeches -- U. S. Rep.· Where you look when making your speech can be a help.· Phil Gramm of Texas made speeches in which they wholeheartedly embraced the agenda of religious conservatives.· Churchill had been the latest bone of contention, as he had begun to make public speeches which Chamberlain clearly found embarrassing.· He came over and pushed for McGovern to our delegation and made a big speech about what a great guy Daley was.
· West Indies made a good start and with 132 for 3 at lunch looked ready to blossom.· Napoleon Kaufman will make his third consecutive start Sunday in Tampa.· Just as soon as the young ferrets can see and crawl around the nest is the time to make a start.· Then make a fresh start on a more efficient brand of government activism for the future.· Gooch and Curtis made a solid start and the deficit was passed for the loss of just one wicket.· Arbroath made the best possible start to the second half.· There, Emerson made a superb start but got caught in traffic at the first left-hander.· It is up to us to take advantage of this opportunity and make it a new start for a healthier future.
· The Department of Transport report on lead in petrol in July 1979 made a similar statement.· And rather than depicting various hues of political opinion, the new murals make an environmental statement.· I feel as if I ought to make a really profound statement about something!· He might advise me to make a statement to the police which I should of course do under his guidance.· I will make a full statement on Monday.· Today, it's synonymous with aviation and makes a bold statement wherever you go.
· Personally, I would expect him to still make the trip.· Beachey flew in from Buffalo on the afternoon of June 26, making the fourteen-mile trip in sixteen minutes.· Despite Morley Street's shock defeat by Chirkpar in that race last year, Jackson is tempted to make the return trip.· Radio signals from Laurel to Mathilde and back will need 36 minutes to make the round trip.· I can't come yet - but Bob Newman is possibly making the trip there.· To make such trips affordable, students drive their own cars, following the teachers.· It was reiterated that Bert and Jasper would make the trip purely as a reconnaissance.
· Dinner makes excellent use of fresh locally grown and home produce; fresh eggs, fruit and meat all feature.· At the same time, an aggressive firm would make maximum use of trade credit and short-term debt financing.· They would drop almost into range, and then make use of the slope to give impetus to their charge.· In the winter, reversible ceiling fans can help circulate warm air and make furnace use more efficient.· The results were as follows: Library update Be wise: make use of your Institute's libraries.· He made practical use of the widest possible range of phenomena.· However, by applying the correct type of training it is possible to make the maximum use of the twitch fibres present.· Authorities had been expected to quickly make use of the new provisions.
VERB· He changed history, he tried to make it right.· We try to make ourselves comfortable on the hard bench, but there is no back to lean against.· Arthur Shaw, the third man who shared their shelter, was trying to make tea on a primus stove.· Woods tried to make it interesting, too.· I have tried to make myself hate her, yet my feelings for her remain very strong.· Our aim is different, because we are now trying to make Personality passive, whereas before Personality was active.· I tried to make up my mind about Conchis too.· If another ship did try to make a rendezvous, it would not be easy.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► make the meeting/the party/Tuesday etc► make something ↔ up► make something ↔ up► make something ↔ up► be made up to captain/manager etc► make it/that something► make somebody captain/leader etc► make like► make something ↔ out► make something ↔ out► make somebody ↔ out► make something ↔ out► make somebody/something ↔ out► make something ↔ up► make something ↔ up► make something ↔ up► make somebody ↔ upPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► absence makes the heart grow fonder► make no apology for something► put in an appearance/make an appearance► you’ve made your bed and you must lie on it► not make a blind bit of difference► make/be so bold (as to do something)► make a bolt for it► make capital from/out of something► have/make common cause (with/against somebody)► make a clean breast of it► make/find common cause (with/against somebody)► somebody/something makes my flesh creep► make your blood curdle► custom-made/custom-built/custom-designed etc► make my day► the devil makes/finds work for idle hands► make a dog’s breakfast of something► make a drama out of something► make eyes at somebody/give somebody the eye► make something fast► make a good/bad fist of something► make somebody’s flesh creep/crawl► fresh-made/fresh-cut/fresh-grated etc► make a fuss/kick up a fuss (about something)► make game of somebody► can’t make head or/nor tail of something► let it be known/make it known (that)► make up leeway► somebody’s make-up► make up your mind/make your mind up► I’m not made of money► make a monkey (out) of somebody► make the most of something/get the most out of something► put/make a move on somebody► make a muck of something► new-made/new-formed/new-laid etc► make nice (with/to somebody)► (make) encouraging/optimistic etc noises (about something)► make (all) the right noises (about something)► it makes no odds► you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs► make a pig’s ear of something► make a pit stop► make false representations► have it made in the shade► make sheep’s eyes at somebody► make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear► it takes all sorts (to make a world)► make a study of something► make a virtue of something► make whoopee► all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy)► two wrongs don’t make a right
- He's girl crazy! He went to a boys' school and now he's making up for lost time.
- The bus driver was speeding to make up for lost time.
- After a century or so of political apathy, Hong Kong's young people were making up for lost time.
- He was eager to make up for lost time and published prolifically.
- Meanwhile Keith and Mae are settling down to married life, making up for lost time.
- None the less, we immediately started our other meetings to make up for lost time.
- Once I settled into my new life, I did everything I could to make up for lost time.
- Time to make up for lost time.
- For example, a 70 year old person living alone would have their income made up to £53.40 a week.
- He would make it up to him, the rector thought.
- In California, people making up to $ 40,000 a year qualify for help.
- Not so much eating it, really, as making up to it.
- The company stands to make up to £7m in fees if it offloads the Dome quickly.
- As with eating, Quinn felt that he could make do with less than he was accustomed to.
- Have to make do with quick dip and lazy lie under the fronds.
- He is requested to make do with a sum of money.
- In Darcy's Utopia we will make do with listening to the radio.
- Others will have to make do with deliveries in the tens or hundreds depending on who they are.
- People have kept their fingers crossed and made do.
- There is little here about improvising or making do.
- As we will soon see, the inability to make oneself understood properly was at the root of the crisis in Vicos.
- But only one side was making itself heard.
- Hardly a practicable solution when she didn't even know if she could make herself understood.
- He makes himself known with a tiny, metallic clink-clink-clink from within the bushes.
- I yelled to make myself heard above the deafening roar of the wind and the sea.
- To leave was to admit defeat in this peculiar ritual of making myself known.
- Yet lay people had almost no way of making themselves heard in Rome.
- Right, kids. We don't have any proper cowboy hats so you'll have to make believe.
- She's not really a queen -- it's only make-believe.
- The two little girls used to make believe that they were princesses.
- You can't go on making believe that nothing is wrong.
- For two hours, they're packed together as the Hercules fly low above the make believe battle zone.
- If somebody gives you something to read, you make believe you read it..
- Or l would make believe he owed me money.
- She made believe that they were as happy together as they should be, and was careful to weep only in secret.
- The make believe world of Disney is a truly magical experience that knows no age barriers.
- You seem to think that it's all a game, a make believe.
- Hardin made as if to rise from his seat.
- Then he made as if to resume their embrace, but Polly raised a hand to stop him.
- And the story made the front pages.
- Not surprisingly, the story made the front page of the New York Times and many other papers.
- Print reporters know their stories stand a better chance of making the front page.
- A scholarly opinion can make or break a picture, as in the case of a Saraceni which we sold in 1989.
- He also said the board has the power to make or break a project.
- It could make or break with vibration or thermal expansion as the machine warmed up.
- It was make or break for us.
- Not only does it influence whether or not you fork out the requisite 65p, it can make or break a band.
- Royal watchers say the 47-year-old prince recognizes it is make or break time for him personally.
- Though generally they are only out by one grade, that can be make or break for some.
- Whether for dress or athletics, the fit of the shoe can also make or break a pair of feet.
- "I'd like to work in Hawaii." "That makes two of us."
- Well, that makes two of us, Hilary thought with a little smile as she sat at the table.
- He became the kind of boy you had to be to make it with the other guys.
- He bragged that he had made it with all five of the New York Dolls when he was sixteen.
- I asked if it was possible to make it with no oil.
- I guess I can make it with rice.
- She was so out of it that it would have been like making it with a corpse.
- The four o'clock call would give her enough time to make it with ease.
- You said yourself that I could make it with mimicking and comedy, and I know I can.
- Guel made the most of her time on court.
- Chuck Levy, meanwhile, was in for 40 offensive plays and made the most of them.
- Enjoy, and make the most of, the benefits that this publicity can bring to you.
- He made the most of it, continuing to dance.
- Meanwhile, Vistec is making the most of the recession and has a Pounds 4m cash pile.
- She made the most of it.
- So what they do is make the most of each player, maximizing their talent.
- The challenge in this book is to make the most of human relationships without becoming a victim. 2.
- Ward objectives will give her guidance in making the most of each allocation.
- He was making too much of the whole thing.
- How a pop star looks is made too much of, though, the way some people are about it.
- It is possible to make too much of all this.
- Jasper thought I made too much of her.
- Of course, I make too much of this.
- One shouldn't make too much of them, but then again, they need watching.
- She makes too much of that cat, Daisy thought, for a young woman that is.
- She tried not to make too much of the moment.
- Why don't you make a day of it and have lunch with us?
- I had known Sophie for about three months by then, and she insisted on making an evening of it.
- Imagine how lovely it would be - you could take the whole family and make a day of it.
- They make a day of it, tailgating before the game and, weather permitting, after it, too.
- Both sides could make out a case that they deserved to win and should have been awarded penalties.
- Perhaps she should stay and try and make out a case for herself.
- At one point I was so exhausted and weak that I didn't think I was going to make it.
- Did Margaret make it home the other night?
- Even though he couldn't swim, he managed to make it to the riverbank.
- Get as much advice from colleagues as you can - it can be difficult trying to make it on your own.
- Gina has her driving test today. I hope she makes it.
- He was a talented football player and I knew he'd make it.
- He went out for it, he played hard, and he made it.
- I was surprised she had made it through the night.
- If we don't make it on time, start without us.
- If we run, we should be able to make it before the bus leaves.
- It's only ten till seven - we'll make it.
- Jody thinks only three teams will make it to the final.
- Many actors move to America, hoping to make it big in Hollywood.
- The roads were so bad that I wasn't sure we would make it.
- Thousands of refugees made it across the border.
- We've fought long and hard to get where we are, and we deserve to make it.
- We just made it to the hospital before the baby arrived.
- Will he make it out alive?
- He made it quite clear that much speech was beneath his dignity.
- People from the four corners of the world have come to Ontario to make it their home.
- Putting an event in reeltime makes it seem more bearable.
- She always insisted on doing it herself and that made it easy for you.
- She burst out laughing, and to make it clear that she wasn't laughing at him she pointed out the sign.
- The human suffering makes it harder to justify the embargo and creates growing discontent in the region.
- The physiotherapist usually starts by mobilizing the shoulder girdle, moving it passively in all directions, to make it perfectly pliable.
- The wind and the cold made it impossible to hold steady over putts.
- Insurance companies always make out like bandits.
- Salomon Brothers and my customer made out like bandits.
- Ecosystems in the wild are made up of patches.
- I've given him until tomorrow morning to make up his mind.
- It is these that make up the matter we see today and out of which we ourselves are made.
- It was along this thread of a path that Mary made up her mind to go.
- The remaining budget was made up by personal contributions-student loans!-from the team members.
- This contains the pattern of dots that, when printed on paper, will make up the actual character.
- After seeing the way Mr. Wyatt behaved at the party, I had little desire to make his acquaintance.
- I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
- Despite all his efficient calculations Donald never seemed to make allowances for this.
- Gender-free testing may mean not making allowances for women.
- Of course he made allowances for error.
- Once we make allowances for this formal difference, we can see that both accounts are making the same point.
- Remember my age and make allowance for it.
- The Crosby used to make allowances for time-wasting yahoos.
- Those who claimed a break-even or loss situation did not make allowance for home produced food.
- Where it is necessary for any goods to be sent by post please make allowance for this in your remittance.
- But I must, you are right, make amends for that.
- But the best way of making amends is to substitute for old habits new, and better, ones.
- Kids should be taught to make amends for their own mistakes.
- Nina felt in that moment that somehow she must make amends for all the wrong she had done in her life.
- Others include the cathartic process of making amends to the people you have hurt through your addiction.
- She felt in the bed for Alice's hand and squeezed it, to make amends.
- The impulse to make amends is not a bad one.
- They now have only one round-robin group match left to make amends.
- Bodie hesitated only briefly before making his apologies and walking away.
- It might be wisest to make her apologies and go home.
- Ronald Reagan turned it into an art form.
- To avoid simultaneous borrowing and depositing you should monitor how accurate your forecasting is, without turning this into an art form.
- We want to set up an attempt on the life of the President.
- I made a beeline for the food as soon as I arrived.
- At a party, I immediately make a beeline for whatever kid is there.
- Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime.
- He made a beeline for the rich cousin.
- I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe.
- If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market.
- She makes a beeline for Perry.
- The picnickers rushed off the train at Minnehaha station and made a beeline for the pavilion to claim a good table.
- It's not going to be fun, but we might as well make the best of it.
- A good travel partner laughs and makes the best of it.
- For the most part, however, he made the best of contemporary information.
- In these circumstances one makes the best of limited information.
- Jack made the best of his bad luck at being captured and found plenty to occupy his time.
- One has to make the best of a situation, after all.
- When Miihlenberg learned that it was indeed a free country, he made the best of things.
- Yet despite her palpable alienation from suburban stay-at-home motherhood, she is determined to make the best of it.
- But Vassar taught me that I could do whatever I wanted to do without making a big deal out of it.
- Because I like you, Breeze, and it makes my blood boil to think of you slaving away as you do.
- It's a subject that makes my blood boil and disappointments have left me a blister short of swearing.
- It was an infuriating trait, and it made her blood boil every time he came near.
- Thinking about it now made my blood boil.
- You know, when I think about it, it still makes my blood boil.
- But whenever she passed the wood the tales rushed back into her mind and made her blood run cold.
- Ex-inmate Tony Cohla told yesterday how the thought of ever returning to Ashworth makes his blood run cold.
- He said their evidence had made his blood run cold.
- Jones' political moves would even make a crooked politician blush.
- She uses language that would make a construction worker blush.
- But it would still make a bomb that could flatten much of a city and drench the place with fall-out.
- Dancer's fixed up for me to make a bomb coaching movie stars in Palm Springs.
- How do we do that without spreading too widely the ability to make bombs?
- Last week Kaczynski was arrested in his remote Montana cabin on a lone charge of possessing materials to make a bomb.
- Newly made bombs would replace old, and now obsolete, weapons in the stockpile.
- Note the offence of making a bomb hoax call etc. under section 51 Criminal Law Act 1977.
- Some people object to children having access to information about illegal drug use and recipes for making bombs.
- Mr. Stutzman makes no bones about his religious beliefs.
- At least he made no bones about it.
- He made no bones about displaying his artistic temperament.
- He made no bones about stating his own views or criticising theirs.
- I make no apology or make no bones about being partisan.
- The secretary was enormously dissatisfied with how some of our programs were being managed, and made no bones about it.
- These five women made no bones about national honor or scientific achievement.
- Well, the two of them had made no bones about what they thought of her.
- As soon as the guard's back was turned, they made a break for the door.
- A couple of them made a break for it.
- Ever see some one walk into a computer store, grab a floor model and make a break for it?
- He needs to go before the public and make a clean breast of it.
- Ruth made it her business to get to know the customers.
- But before you leave I suggest that you make it your business to find out.
- I made it my business to be there at dinner the following day.
- I make it my business to acquaint myself with where objects properly belong in a house.
- Increasingly, companies are making it their business to develop programs for serving both the worker and the bottom line.
- Quinn knew this because he had made it his business to know such things.
- She made it her business to find out.
- These villagers - of course they would make it their business to know anyone who was rich and whose father lived so near!
- They made it their business to worm a curl of something out of you.
- Begin by making certain that the door itself is strong enough.
- Contractors are working hard to make certain all the homes will be ready for occupation as soon as possible.
- He watched her long enough to make certain she was breathing.
- Nicholas knelt, then lifted him to the base of the wall and knelt again, to make certain.
- Reacher had made certain fine, illegal adjustments of the turbine.
- She's clearly intent on making certain that guests enjoy themselves.
- This principle, then, makes certain general predictions about acquisition.
- What position are they in to make certain the prisoners abide by the rules of their temporary release?
- The miniskirt made a comeback in the late 1980s.
- But for Jones, still troubled by injury, and Barnes, yet to make a comeback, it is still too early.
- But now at Shortwood farm in Herefordshire, the binder is making a comeback.
- But Route 66 is making a comeback.
- But since then it has been making a comeback.
- Even the poisonous dinitrophenol made a comeback.
- Not that pale faces are making a comeback.
- Rab tried to stage a comeback.
- They, too, made a comeback, winning the presidency with Jimmy Carter in 1976.
- Go on, tell him you like his new suit. It'll make his day!
- Sherry's phone call really made my day.
- Your smile makes my day.
- We were going into New York for the concert anyway, so we decided to make a day of it.
- Imagine how lovely it would be - you could take the whole family and make a day of it.
- They make a day of it, tailgating before the game and, weather permitting, after it, too.
- A real expectation that an opinion will be respected, make a difference.
- But so far, they have not found enough illegal or incorrect votes to make a difference in the DornanSanchez contest.
- Detailed costing can make the difference between an excellent idea and a ruinous one.
- I realized that she was right-and it made a difference.
- Norman Lear had a guiding vision, a belief in himself, a belief that he could make a difference.
- The more detailed analysis presented here therefore strongly suggests that the Home Support Project does make a difference.
- The World Health Report 1999: making a difference.
- Your prayers could make the difference, affecting the final outcome.
- But it makes no difference to Spiderglass what you call yourself.
- That does not mean it makes no difference to social welfare which rules we settle upon.
- I paint her face and do her hair.
- I said, I did, I was approached about who does your hair?
- It's to do with the hair.
- Now, do you want me to do your make-up, or not?
- One test of our response to the change made by age is what we decide to do about grey hair.
- She said that the day of the wedding, she should do my hair first.
- The working class adolescent of the 60s had quite a job deciding what to do with his hair.
- My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to make ends meet.
- Old people on pensions are finding it hard to make ends meet.
- With the car repairs, I just don't see how we're going to make ends meet this month.
- As a small company of 15 boys we find it hard to make ends meet.
- Non-college women with children struggling to make ends meet have a different agenda from that of single college-educated women with hot careers.
- She is unemployed and depends upon benefits to make ends meet.
- The most deprived sections of the population are finding it hard to make ends meet.
- They had no machinery for making ends meet.
- Though near the top of her earning potential, she said she is forced to work extra jobs to make ends meet.
- To make ends meet, she works for a travel company and makes dumplings for a cafeteria.
- What she saw around her in the neighborhood where we both grew up was divorce and the struggle to make ends meet.
- The hero doesn't make his entrance until Act II, Scene 2.
- With her long fur coat, she always made a dramatic entrance.
- Dominic used to love making an entrance.
- Drunk or crazy, the tall man had made an entrance worthy of Henry Irving.
- Frankie tells the audience how the Producers had wanted him to make an entrance by sliding down a fireman's pole!
- With the separation and distinction, light and life can make an entrance.
- But because of the publicity they had to make an example of Corey.
- By making an example of Holy Trinity he could punish his Jesuit adversaries and demonstrate his orthodoxy in a single swoop.
- Campbell believed he could strengthen his hand by making an example of a council member in order to demonstrate where power lay.
- Canine, on the other hand, was strongly in favor of making an example of Petersen.
- He had to make an example of the old man's insubordination, and make others fear to follow in his footsteps.
- He makes examples of a few to scare the rest.
- I think they wanted to make an example of me.
- If muggers can be deterred by punitive sentencing, then some of them must be made an example of.
- How dared he stand her up - and then get that woman to phone and make his excuses?
- I made my excuses and departed soon after that.
- I made my excuses and left before Grant Watson remembered I owed him an essay.
- I made my excuses and left.
- Two-thirds of those summoned for jury service do not turn up, some making their excuses, some not bothering.
- Valerie Jones made her excuses and left - she had had more than enough coffee.
- We made our excuses and left.
- We make our excuses, in fact.
- Sam got drunk and made an exhibition of himself as usual.
- Even the mouse and the cynic are constantly making an exhibition of themselves.
- I didn't want you making an exhibition of yourself.
- It would be dreadful if one ran out while the children were present and she made an exhibition of herself by screaming!
- Somehow or other he must surely be making an exhibition of himself.
- Everybody's waiting for the other person to make the first move.
- I'd always been attracted to her, but I was too shy to make the first move.
- Neither side is willing to make the first move in the trade talks.
- The employees made the first move to end the strike.
- And in the matter of seduction itself, once more it is the male who is expected to make the first move.
- And now Cambridge United, who recently sacked controversial manager John Beck, have made the first move.
- He had decided to do nothing further for the present and leave it to Berowne to make the first move.
- If they have upset you, perhaps they are hoping you will make the first move.
- She was damned if she was going to make the first move.
- Those weeks, not seeing him, wondering, too proud to make the first move.
- We suggest you make the first move.
- We were both trembling with desire, afraid to make the first move.
- I met Sylvester Stallone one time and made a complete fool of myself.
- A true cat is often willing to make a fool of herself, but only on her own terms.
- And why should you make a fool of yourself now by trying?
- Athletes will seldom make fools of themselves for the press.
- I have made a fool of myself.
- One thing Congress apparently can do in a bipartisan spirit is to make a fool of itself.
- She had truly made a fool of herself.
- The mature glider pilot would never hesitate to make a fool of himself in the interests of safety.
- Your biggest fear is probably the fear of making a fool of yourself and this is what is making you nervous.
- Why did you try to make a fool of me in public?
- And Jeffries then proceeded to make a fool of Marshak by never again producing a single scholarly work.
- And why should you make a fool of yourself now by trying?
- Has my host made a fool of me?
- One thing Congress apparently can do in a bipartisan spirit is to make a fool of itself.
- People got tired of interviewing him because they felt they were being made fools of.
- The mature glider pilot would never hesitate to make a fool of himself in the interests of safety.
- We were dreary and would have made fools of ourselves.
- Your biggest fear is probably the fear of making a fool of yourself and this is what is making you nervous.
- He declined to make free with her narrow loins.
- Or company directors who like to make free with their own ca-ca?
- A garland of freshly picked marigolds hung from the mirror.
- A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.
- Add the mascarpone Reheat, adding the mascarpone and correcting the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- Sure enough, inside we found some beautiful zucchini and tomatoes, freshly picked from a nearby garden.
- There were dates and a delicious bowl of freshly made cottage cheese.
- Did you make any new friends at school today?
- Her family moved a lot, and it wasn't always easy to make friends.
- The children soon made friends with the kids next door.
- Always an easy-going person, Guy had no difficulty in making friends in any situation.
- Everyone could make friends and count on seeing those friends again.
- Freddie manages to make friends with extremely shy Jessie, and their bond causes Jessie to blossom like the roses she grows.
- He even blamed them for his inability to make friends or establish ongoing relationships.
- Klein says she stays involved as editor of her high school paper, and Nyberg makes friends in the school marching band.
- Sport is more about making friends, building communities, and sharing experiences than keeping fit.
- They make friends with children in other cities without leaving town.
- Thus Ramsey found leisure to read, and write, and make friends in the diocese.
- But if you run into problems, make friends with the helpful staff at the enquiry desks. 2.
- Everybody, it seems, wanted to make friends with 18-to-49-year-old viewers.
- Freddie manages to make friends with extremely shy Jessie, and their bond causes Jessie to blossom like the roses she grows.
- Some girls show a guy they're terrific cooks - and my room-mate shows him she can make friends with his granny!
- They're starting to want to make friends with other children, but are not sure how to go about it.
- This time I tried to make friends with her.
- Stop it - I don't make fun of the way you talk, do I?
- He felt that they were making fun of him, though he could not understand why.
- I hated her because she had such a stupid name and yet no one dared make fun of her.
- I recently visited my cousin, and Joe and Steven kept making fun of me.
- Like Neil still makes fun of me.
- Q: Of the many things there are to make fun of in Martha, what struck you as the most absurd?
- The boys at school used to make fun of me because I have a crooked spine.
- They may feel very angry at peo-ple who make fun of them.
- We don't like 16-bit owners making fun of us 8-bit owners, so why should we make fun of the Spectrum?
- And if there is one thing that West London hotels particularly enjoy, it is making a fuss of Joe Jackson.
- And Katie started crying all over again just so that he would make a fuss of her.
- And making a fuss of me because they knew that my stitches had burst.
- But making a fuss of Mum shouldn't be restricted to just one day of the year!
- She was still very nervous, though Mrs. Castell knew to make a fuss of her.
- Southall waits for me now when I arrive and make a fuss of me - I can even hug Kizzy.
- That's why I made a fuss of him when we got married.
- They both want to make a go of their relationship.
- Carol found herself wishing that Fred could make a go of something.
- Discs realised maybe they could make a go of it.
- He persuaded creditors to give him three years to make a go of the garden.
- I keep expecting to hear you and Cora-Beth are making a go of it?
- Now she was set to make a go of her programming business, and nothing was going to stop her.
- She just knew she could make a go of it!
- So he made a go of permanently avoiding the issue.
- The rest of the story is that my great-grandfather could never really make a go of his life after that.
- He's just a poor country boy who made good in the city.
- Hsieh came to America as a poor teenager, but worked hard and made good.
- Ian thinks that just because he made good, everybody else can too.
- Dawn made good progress, and was soon able to stand up.
- However, although he might look a bit lost, he makes good in Year 2.
- I needed to make better pitches with runners on base...
- I started making good swings, and I became entranced by what I was doing.
- It therefore makes good sense for us to control for date of birth when looking at the effects of terminal education age.
- More separate provision is being provided and many authorities make good use of the facilities made available by voluntary organizations.
- The next afternoon, Sunday, Jody makes good on her promise.
- Their use should minimise water use to making good losses through evaporation.
- Angel One and his followers had made good their escape.
- At all events the pursuit came to a sudden halt and Henry was able to make good his escape in peace.
- By the time they had sorted out the confusion and given chase, the woman had made good her escape.
- He opened the door and prepared to make good his escape.
- Instead, she made good her escape, bolting the galley door so that he could not follow her.
- Only the timely arrival of a window-cleaner enabled Branson to make good his escape.
- Salim makes good his escape on the steamer - bound, we take it, for his bride.
- The next morning it was found that General Sedgwick had made good his escape and removed his bridges...
- He made a grab for the knife.
- He made a grab for Isaac, but wasn't quick enough.
- She dodged around him and ran into the road as he made a grab for her.
- The realization felt as if the world had made a grab at him.
- Then Rose made a grab for Evelyn's hair and started banging her head against the floor with both hands.
- Only a few athletes make the grade in professional sports.
- Only the talented few make the grade in professional golf.
- She would like to become a lawyer but she's not sure whether she'll make the grade.
- A handful of dramas make the grade but the sitcoms are failing miserably.
- About 3. 1 million families made the grade this year.
- Durham deliver PRE-SEASON thoughts on the prospects of newcomers Durham making the grade were borne out in the early weeks.
- I normally sell it straight off the combine for malting, or feed if it fails to make the grade.
- It became an aloof, lonely personal fight to make the grade.
- It decided me that I wasn't going to be good enough to make the grade.
- The best strategy is to have small males who stick like glue on the rare occasions when one makes the grade.
- Then the firm are given one year to make the grade.
- The nutritive arguments still stand and I would not make a habit of eating lots of white bread.
- The thought of a lawsuit was enough to make his hair stand on end.
- He was so close to her, his arms brushing lightly against hers, making her hairs stand on end.
- I've been hearing rumours about his methods of taming his crew ... things to make your hair stand on end.
- Some of the stories people had told me in that room would make your hair stand on end.
- Yet here he was expecting to play a part that would make her hair stand on end.
- The moisture had made his hair curl even more, and had brought out the hardiness of his complexion.
- The things he could tell you about her would make your hair curl.
- She was making hard work of plucking the goose.
- You can make hard work of an easy job if you don't know the right way to go.
- And then she's made a hash of that an'all.
- Her prolonged absence had affected his concentration, and he'd made a hash of the signature of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
- She knew she'd made a hash of the whole thing, and she'd let her tongue run away with her.
- Such variations can make hash of attempts to say anything categorical about how people respond to alcohol.
- Roosevelt towards the end of his life seemed content to make haste slowly.
- We made haste inside, horse, carriage, and all.
- When he saw Edwin Chase striding up towards them he made haste to make known one to the other.
- The tourists won't be here forever, so we'd better make hay while the sun shines.
- Woods' success has made headlines nationwide.
- Days later his passionate affair with cartoonist Sally Anne Lassoon was making headlines.
- It is the exceptions which make the headlines.
- More airplane tragedies will make the headlines.
- The problems-from bad backs to carpal tunnel syndrome to headaches-have made the headlines of every health magazine in the country.
- The story made headlines around the world and researchers believe it may have inspired the novel Lassie Come Home.
- This is evidenced by a number of recent disasters which have made the headlines.
- What has grabbed headlines this year is the issue of food safety.
- If either side is to make any headway in these negotiations, they must be prepared to compromise.
- Sylvia's teachers all say that she has made great headway this term.
- The new agreement indicated that the government was at last making headway against the terrorists.
- Achieving a standstill is vital for Heron if it is to make headway in rescheduling its debt.
- But vintners made headway last year with the publication of new federal dietary guidelines that for the first time described those benefits.
- But with ruler Mercury in direct motion from the 1st, you can make headway.
- In three sensitive areas-tax administration, education and pensions-Jospin found it impossible to make headway.
- Labour has not made headway with that point.
- The trouble is that small boats make headway a lot faster than big governments.
- This option largely failed to make headway for many of the basic theoretical reasons that were outlined in Chapter 2.
- To put that off, she needed to make headway that would be noticed in the real world.
- I was making heavy weather of it but dared not rest for the cold.
- So it is not surprising that adolescents sometimes make heavy weather of the whole process.
- Some publishers are making heavy weather of 1992.
- Lindbergh made history when he flew across the Atlantic in 1927.
- Christie in with the in-crowd Zola ... about to make history or just history?
- He then walked off, having made television history-and, one might say, having made history good television.
- It made history, becoming the highest-rated television program ever.
- Maybe they knew this was their big moment, their chance to make history.
- The 1995 Legislature made history by getting half way there.
- While Powell provided the drama, Lewis simply made history on the fifth day of the Olympic Trials.
- You can not make histories, you can not write books without order.
- The cost of the house repairs made a big hole in my savings.
- Make yourselves at home. Would you like a cup of coffee?
- Cynthia, he thought, did not have much trouble making herself at home.
- Here, sit down and make yourself at home.
- Nothing like making yourself at home.
- Perspective 6: People make themselves at home throughout the solar system.
- She had to make herself at home, somehow.
- She pulled off her hat, she made herself at home.
- They float right through the glass and make themselves at home.
- Two weeks later a young married couple were the new tenants filling the house, making themselves at home.
- He had done his best to make Harvey feel at home.
- It is our duty to make them feel at home here.
- Or some chum of Matt's put it there to make him feel at home.
- The g was less, and that made me feel at home.
- Tourists too can expect a right Royal welcome, for the traditional friendliness of the islanders makes everyone feel at home.
- If dishonoured her, must then make an honest woman of her?
- In the first, the discursive, the secondary process makes inroads into the primary process.
- Meanwhile, the big construction companies are trying to grow by making inroads into turf traditionally held by medium-size builders.
- Rodrigo and Motamid rapidly began to make inroads into the border territory separating the Caliphates of Saragossa and Lerida.
- The focus of interest here is the extent to which the building societies are likely to make inroads into traditional banking business.
- With Obote making inroads into its power, Buganda attempts to secede.
- With six shoes under £37, Diadora is likely to make inroads into the budget end of the market.
- There's nothing wrong with your hair, so stop making an issue out of it.
- For example, the government might make an issue of 100,000 ninety-one-day bills, each at a discount of 1,000.
- He would make an issue of his right to certain beliefs.
- However, do not make an issue of refusing a drink.
- I have not chosen to make an issue of such distinctions here.
- The secretary of state occasionally complains in public about this; no other official makes an issue of it.
- Try not to make an issue of it, Dubner said.
- My mother always makes a joke of everything.
- He makes a joke of the injury because, at 59, it is an inconvenience rather than a disaster.
- I'd made a joke of it.
- That readiness to make a joke of life had been temporarily eclipsed.
- We made a joke of it, the way Charles always came loaded with books on some new subject.
- You had your own reasons for making the call, and why not make a joke out of it?
- Alexander recalled making a killing in the stock market in the '80s.
- He had made a killing on the stock exchange that morning.
- Vito's a debonair middle-aged New Yorker, who's made a killing in advertising.
- After making a killing on other Trump casino bonds, he sold them recently.
- Boy, if you only knew what corporate insiders knew, you could make a killing on a stock, right?
- But an on-the-ball whisky shop could make a killing with its special EC-label malt Scotch at £27.70 a bottle.
- Buy speculative stuff and you can make a killing or get killed, depending which way the wind blows.
- Not strongly enough to kill me for that, but certainly strongly enough to make killing me satisfying in that respect also.
- They're a safe investment, but in love you can make a killing overnight.
- They should make a killing today.
- He makes himself known with a tiny, metallic clink-clink-clink from within the bushes.
- Jaq daydreamed about a subsequent year when Baal Firenze had first made himself known.
- My superior self was working out a way to approach and make myself known.
- To leave was to admit defeat in this peculiar ritual of making myself known.
- With that you will make yourself known.
- Your five minutes only start when you make yourself known.
- "Could you finish this by tomorrow?" "Don't make me laugh."
- But this arbitrary division of the country has not made life easier for either the North or the South.
- Having to adopt the fast-track method made life difficult for all three.
- Jim was uninterested in learning the kind of ecclesial footwork that would have made life easier for himself and his parish.
- Latecomers, however, do make life difficult - and unnecessarily expensive.
- The lack of economic statistics has made life difficult for economists and money managers for the past few weeks.
- There's no greater pleasure than handing over money to a local supplier who helps make life easier.
- To make life easier in the future, will you be publishing an index?
- With the advent of electrics, journey times were to be halves, as well as making life easier for locomotive crews.
- It is shocking that anyone could make light of child abuse.
- Amy tried to make light of it to Amelia and Muriel, who inevitably found out.
- He talked of the future; he made light of the present and its difficulties until Lucy lost sight of them too.
- I didn't mean to make light of your problems.
- It sounds as if she is making light of the suffering of the men, which is very real.
- Voice over Nuclear Electric were making light of the delay and praised the way the mock emergency was being handled.
- When they were mentioned, they were usually made light of, or glossed over.
- You can not entirely make light of such demonstrations.
- But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.
- It makes light work of a complex process thanks to a series of easy-to-use wizards.
- Or making light work of the Mall in London.
- Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
- We made love all afternoon.
- Billy was on top of Valencia, making love to her.
- It sickened her that she could have made love with Tom and be able to remember nothing of it.
- Next time we make love I want it perfect, with all the time in the world for each other.
- Not all people who make love want to have a baby.
- They lie on a mattress in the living room and make love by candlelight.
- Would they make love all day at some hot, steamy house somewhere in this glittering cosmopolitan city?
- Accompanied by his wife and stepson, he headed south, leaving his mark as a burglar.
- But the company left its mark.
- His great predecessors made their marks with bold deeds.
- Inevitably, perhaps, Jasper Johns's renowned Target is here and undeniably yet again succeeds in making its mark.
- It was here in Iowa in 1988 that the new religious right first made its mark in national politics.
- Its competition made their marks by being faster and easier to use.
- Stop Hinkley Expansion had made its mark.
- The grey streets of London and a Western society on which the permissive 1960s had made its mark were small compensation.
- Being on a Kindertransport was, in itself, a traumatic experience that left its mark on otherwise balanced and healthy children.
- Growing up in the shadow of Olivier had already left its mark on Richard professionally.
- History is what you live and it leaves its mark on how you die.
- I was only a boy of ten at the time, but it left its mark on me too.
- It's bound to leave its mark on a man.
- So Hackney has left its mark on the history of madness.
- A bird that thought so and decided to make a meal of it would quickly die.
- Although he made a meal of applying the finish, the ball eventually finished in the net.
- And make a meal of the soccer, with Swindon verses West Ham in the live match on Sunday.
- Bruce Davidson was making a meal of explaining a straight forward case essentially because he was trying to impress Catherine Crane.
- By the marks in the sand, it had been felled by a falcon, which made a meal of its flesh.
- Looking for a creative way to make a meal out of leftover scraps of ham, turkey or pork roast?
- The police would go through the motions, but they wouldn't make a meal of it.
- You realise then, well enough, that making a meal of plants can demand both skill and knowledge.
- As he came in, I made a mental note of where he put the keys.
- I let the remark pass, but made a mental note for myself.
- I said nothing to Liz, but made a mental note to ask her sister about it later.
- She made a mental note to call Marcia when she got home.
- Child circled the classroom, making mental notes of good or negative parenting behavior he would discuss with the adults later.
- He made a mental note of the byline above the Globe articles, Frank Dougherty, then sifted through the newspaper photographs.
- He made a mental note of the number of coaches and freight cars.
- He made a mental note to buy another chair.
- He made a mental note to call her and arrange a time to meet, away from her parents.
- I let the subject pass and made a mental note for myself.
- Just make a mental note of what is around.
- The student should look out for them and make a mental note of their fascinating and beautiful effect.
- And Igot drunk, made merry, in this house of sorrow.
- It's the elderly Morkan sisters' annual Yuletide fete, where three generations gather each year to make merry.
- My father and I made merry over the Devil and the folly of believing in him as we supposed many did.
- An explosion would have made a mess of them, and matchsticks of that tub.
- Convinced of his own plainness, Graham is here engaged in taking Jenny out and making a mess of kissing her.
- Hands were wrung in every quarter at the prospect of homosexuals making a mess of this fine, strong outfit.
- He made a mess of things in the park, but it's the first time he's got it wrong.
- If I make a mess of it that woman is going to be so glad.
- Most people make a mess of handling money.
- She made a mess of her life.
- The shell hit the roof of the building and made a mess of the inside of the building.
- A hostile Public Prosecutor would make mincemeat of her.
- It made mincemeat of CoreTest, returning data transfer rates in excess of 1.5Mb/sec.
- She insisted on him staying through my visit, and he made mincemeat of my arguments.
- This book makes mincemeat of the idea that Reagan was a dunce, amiable or otherwise.
- Fred just loves to make mischief.
- Along with Win, he was for ever making mischief.
- Or the pookas, emerged on this Christmas Eve to make mischief?
- Circuit judge John Lee, 65, told a court that all men suffer because women enjoy making their lives a misery.
- In Dinny's code, if you beat some one in a fight you made their life misery for as long as possible.
- It makes my life a misery.
- My supervisor has made my life a misery.
- She really was making his life a misery.
- The roadworks are making their lives a misery.
- Why did they have to make his life a misery?
- Make no mistake about it - I am not going to put up with this anymore.
- And make no mistake about it, she knew I was there.
- And make no mistake, the family works overtime to make its instructions felt.
- And make no mistake, there will be plenty of bets.
- I tried to make no mistakes, but they called me naughty every moment of the day.
- In the second 250 race Robert made no mistakes, leading all the way to win from McCallen and Coulter.
- The Pinot Noirs from Burgundy are often expensive, make no mistake.
- As I told you once, we all make mistakes in our youth.
- The weather, fickle over this western peninsula, makes mock of the forecasters.
- He had stolen the best months of her life and made a mockery of her love.
- These endless appeals and delays make a mockery of justice.
- But Labourpoliticians and women's groups accused him of making a mockery of the Government's efforts to tackle domestic violence.
- By being slow to drop the rates, the banks make a mockery of the Government's policy.
- Excluding the Balts would make a mockery of expansion.
- Large jury awards are making a mockery of the justice system, we are told.
- She had betrayed both him and me, and made a mockery of her feelings; of the entire tragedy itself.
- The losing Pittsburgh Steelers for making a mockery of their underdog status.
- The Western world is making a mockery of us.
- They have always been unseemly, since they make a mockery of the moral values they purport to uphold.
- Experts and city officials agree there's money to be made in the casino business.
- And there's money in being the best.
- And there's money in it.
- I love airline food and further suspect that there's money in it somewhere.
- She was only five minutes late! You're making a mountain out of a molehill.
- The thought of bacon and eggs made her mouth water.
- Acidity: this is the quality in lemon juice that makes your mouth water.
- It fair makes your mouth water.
- It made your mouth water even though you'd seen how it was made!
- Just thinking about it made his mouth water.
- The Brewhouse Theatre offers year-round entertainment and a wide choice of restaurants make your mouth water.
- The thought of a sandwich made her mouth water.
- "The dog won't touch you," she said , "unless you make a move towards me."
- He made a move to kiss me, but I turned away.
- Club vice president Dwight Clark said the team could make a move as early as Saturday.
- Even when the Leafs have made moves, you wonder.
- He's impressed a number of Premier League managers but Venables will be the first to make a move.
- He dribbled off some time before making a move on Lott, who tripped on a player behind him while backpedaling.
- He showed his empty hands, made a move, and displayed a pair of glass earrings.
- Nobody makes a move to stop him.
- Tell the truth or the law will be here before you can make a move.
- What none of the trio could get used to was Evelyn's continued refusal to make a move to clarify her situation.
- And in the matter of seduction itself, once more it is the male who is expected to make the first move.
- And now Cambridge United, who recently sacked controversial manager John Beck, have made the first move.
- He had decided to do nothing further for the present and leave it to Berowne to make the first move.
- If they have upset you, perhaps they are hoping you will make the first move.
- She was damned if she was going to make the first move.
- Those weeks, not seeing him, wondering, too proud to make the first move.
- We suggest you make the first move.
- We were both trembling with desire, afraid to make the first move.
- The company has made much of its environmental advances.
- Feminists in particular make much of the social disadvantage under which women suffer.
- He makes much of contacts with social scientists in allied fields.
- In those interviews, Margaret Thatcher has made much of science and technology.
- Is he wise to say, and make much of it, that people come up and tell him so?
- Mrs Thatcher has made much of Britain's scientific brilliance and innovative poverty.
- Prevention education has been unable to halt this behavior, or even to make much of a dent in it.
- She knows the team is too young and too raw to make much of a showing this season.
- So far they are not making much of a fist of it.
- Apparently Bradford is interested in having it and Bristol has also made noises about it.
- I made noises about the absence of a bank in this so-called international airport; but what choice did I have?
- It was extended, but the Provisionals continued to make noises about renewing the violence.
- Apparently Bradford is interested in having it and Bristol has also made noises about it.
- I made noises about the absence of a bank in this so-called international airport; but what choice did I have?
- It was extended, but the Provisionals continued to make noises about renewing the violence.
- Kirchberg is where the peace and quiet is worth making a noise about.
- A voice which ordered the clocks back, which made a nonsense of time.
- Actions in nuisance, if successful, would make a nonsense of the whole scheme.
- Besides, the advent of a National Lottery next year could make a nonsense of the strategy's premises about funding.
- How it rained in Arbroath; trying to see through curtains of falling water makes a nonsense of note-taking.
- However, this makes nonsense of the notion of having word units stored at this level.
- It is just electricity that makes a nonsense of natural design.
- They omitted from their calculations two factors which were to make a nonsense of their plans.
- He made a mental note to call her and arrange a time to meet, away from her parents.
- He makes a mental note to call Keith a second time at 7:15.
- I made a note to myself to check for the box.
- I made a note to myself to come back in early spring to get scions for grafting.
- I made a mental note to ask about that.
- Mentally, I make a note to have the boy checked by our pediatrician.
- Thinking of that, he made a mental note to burn it in the morning.
- Vickie makes a note to raise the issue when she attends the management meeting.
- At this last, Seton left them, to make for his own castle near Cockenzie, with his terrible news.
- Brucha has lived in his off-trail shack for 14 years, and in that time, he has made it his own.
- Her sincerity made me doubt my own version of events.
- Over the years he continued to make something distinctively his own of the solo that he thought of as a poem.
- Some researchers have been able to make use of their own skills to gain access to a group.
- The exquisite creation they had made of their own lives blinded them to the aspirations of less fortunate men and women.
- The shape it made created its own following silence, and they sat, both in the ease of it.
- Wonder if this might be right moment to make arrangements for my own.
- And the examiner was arrested only after he made passes at a military policeman's wife.
- Had he made a pass at her?
- He made a pass at me once.
- It seemed odd that he loathed her with such intensity and yet had made a pass at her.
- Men who made passes at her were not rude ruffians but agents of evil river spirits.
- Nigel told Eleanor that he despised her for making a pass at him.
- Some said he'd made a pass at Stella, others said he'd made a pass at Dempster.
- The last thing she had wanted was for Luke to make a pass at her.
- A long time ago, I made peace with the state of Virginia and the South...
- For almost 20 years, she struggled to make peace with the past.
- Her main motive was simple: to retrieve the ring and thereby enable Rick to make peace with his family.
- Only Alik seems to have made peace with his upbringing.
- Some ODers even made peace with Theory X executives who were willing to back their efforts.
- He did not make his pile opening bazaars you feel sure.
- Then gently place the children into the helter-skelter, and make a pile of mats at the bottom.
- Kramer wondered if she was worth making a play for.
- Left alone for a few minutes on Vik's birthday, Karen makes a play for Steve.
- Surely only the most decadent of aristocrats would make a play for another woman while his wife was in the same room.
- Kramer wondered if she was worth making a play for.
- Left alone for a few minutes on Vik's birthday, Karen makes a play for Steve.
- Surely only the most decadent of aristocrats would make a play for another woman while his wife was in the same room.
- Bridget made a point of thanking each of us for the gift.
- He makes a point of letting his congregation know he takes care of his children.
- He seemed to make a point of taking two steps backward for every one step forward.
- Hitachi is expected to make a point of integration, management and directory synchronisation.
- It's a spectacular scene and I make a point of leaving my dictation and watching through the curtains each evening.
- Kramer braced and made a point of looking tough and bored.
- They'd made a point of it.
- They made a point of recruiting fledgling Latino engineers into the organization.
- Finally, Mr Shapiro points out, practice makes perfect.
- Whatever caulk you use, remember that practice makes perfect.
- Bruce wasted little time making his presence felt by scoring in the first ten minutes of the game.
- A sense of urgency begins to make its presence felt.
- After two miles of road, and maybe the first blisters and unknown muscles making their presence felt, came the test!
- But Kiker quickly made his presence felt.
- Eva was more used to making her presence felt.
- In music, art, architecture, and so on, they make their presence felt.
- She was a very pretty girl and made her presence felt almost at once.
- Some ant cuckoo females make their presence felt in more dramatic fashion.
- There were also other things moving around and making their presence felt.
- It made me want to puke.
- It makes me want to puke, except I did enough of that last Saturday night!
- It makes you want to puke.
- Orange juice is acidic, that made me puke.
- The stuff was either rubbish, or twee, or so boring it made you want to puke.
- A glance at the provisions of the Convention makes interesting reading.
- He also has a collection of Rentokil news letters going back to his early days which made for fascinating reading after dinner.
- His observations may make interesting reading.
- In the context of the £33 million earmarked for 20 City Technology Colleges, that figure makes interesting reading.
- Its Report was published in 1867 and makes fascinating reading.
- The guidance, when it appears, should make interesting reading.
- The report I commissioned on you makes for interesting reading.
- This, unlike the first one, makes interesting reading, and is referred to continually.
- I make it a rule not to take friends on as clients.
- I make it a rule to go at least three times.
- In fact, he made it a rule never to make any friend who could not be useful to him.
- Since I have made it a rule not to lie to a client, I assume reciprocal honesty from him.
- They made it a rule that she was never to be alone.
- Already soaked, he decided he would make a run for it.
- Bothshe has sized them up as well-are strong and quite capable of catch ing her if she makes a run for it.
- Debbie saw her uptown train and decided to make a run for it.
- If you were Brimmer, how would you plan an escape if you ever had to make a run for it?
- Riney decided to make a run for it and escaped, crashing through a glass window in the process.
- Then she could jump out and make a run for it.
- They're going to make a run for it, she thought.
- Through her tears she saw Garry scaling the wall as he made a run for it.
- As the race started, Dettori decided to make the running.
- Busy Martin Ling made the running.
- Collins made the running down the left and found Slater at the back-post.
- Hodkinson, encouraged by his corner, was now making all the running.
- Painfully and in the open she had to make all the running.
- That was precisely what women had done in the past - sit back and wait for men to make the running.
- The wary fighter backs off from you and so must be encouraged to make all the running.
- When this is so, a visit will always go well if they are allowed to make the running.
- For the next few days I made myself scarce, hoping his bad mood would pass.
- When Gary and Clare began to argue, Reg decided to make himself scarce.
- You'd better make yourselves scarce before the manager gets here.
- For the next few days I made myself scarce, hoping that his displeasure was temporary.
- He generally makes himself scarce in his room with his computer.
- He has refused to speak to Hundley and is making himself scarce at the Delta Center to local reporters.
- I didn't wait to be told twice and I made myself scarce.
- I made myself scarce as quickly as I could.
- Maggie had made herself useful to her stepmother by running the house, and yet continued to make herself scarce.
- The Magistrate, mortified, had made himself scarce.
- Marge made no secret of her dislike for Terry.
- Andersen made no secret of infatuations with women, notably with the singer Jenny Lind.
- But she made no secret of her opinion of his running again.
- I made no secret of my disgust at the way people were behaving.
- Regan makes no secret of the fact that he is not merely indulging in theoretical philosophy.
- The bank had made no secret of their dismay over Virgin's venture into airlines.
- The people of the North made no secret of their dismay over the way things were going.
- They broke or brushed aside the obstacles that stood in their way, and made no secret of paying any necessary bribes.
- They know about her, of course: I made no secret of it.
- His arguments seem to make sense.
- It doesn't make sense to drive if you can walk.
- It just doesn't make sense to keep all these people on the payroll.
- It made sense for Sam to live nearer the college.
- It may not make sense to rebuild the houses damaged by the floods.
- It would make sense for the parents to be involved in this discussion.
- Read this and tell me if it makes sense.
- Stern made the deal because it made good business sense.
- There are parts of the plan that simply don't make sense.
- As the people with formal authority, they were accountable for making sense of and integrating the varied agendas of their constituencies.
- Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous.
- Everyone acknowledged that the recommendations made sense.
- How do you make sense out of the many conflicting issues and statements about the political world that confront you each day?
- It makes sense to keep such information on file for quick reference.
- On the whole, it made sense.
- So it might make sense to pay off part of her mortgage.
- Strange to tell, even in an era of government downsizing it can make sense to build new federal office space.
- Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous.
- Evelyn stretched out on her back and stared into the dark, trying to make sense of the day's events.
- How can human beings in normal conversation makes sense of 5,000 words an hour of confusing, semi-organized information?
- It is not easy to make sense of the maze of facts and figures concerning the settlements.
- No wonder the new managers found it difficult to make sense of and define their new role.
- They were arriving in their World Humanities class unable to make sense of a literary text.
- This often happens when independent organizations seek to make sense of different providers offering the same service.
- We do advise you to dig out the manual that came with your modem to help make sense of the relevant commands.
- Carmen would have made short work of Michael too.
- Fourth placed Guisborough made short work of the opposition at Saltburn.
- Guernsey made short work of the opposition when they won the event on home soil in 1990.
- He made short work of the remainder of his lunch, pushed his chair from the table, and stood up.
- It is fair to warn anglers that thousands of crabs soon make short work of rag and lugworm.
- It made short work of our Windows performance tests, WinTach, clocking up an impressive index of over 9.3.
- The second game we pull away early and make short work of it.
- These cannibalistic tadpoles make short work of one of their siblings.
- He's so cute it makes me sick.
- It's enough to make you sick, the way they treat old people.
- Another helping will make you sick.
- But it made me sick and dizzy, so I didn't take it.
- Finally, the very thought of one more sweet and sticky mouthful would make him sick.
- He said riding in the ambulance made him sick.
- I was too young to exercise my intellectual force to demolish prejudices that made me sick.
- It made you sick to your stomach.
- It was the suspense that was making me sick.
- The shocking stills above are from the 1992 film and show the Ally McBeal star making herself sick after a binge.
- Finally, the very thought of one more sweet and sticky mouthful would make him sick.
- I was too young to exercise my intellectual force to demolish prejudices that made me sick.
- It made him sick to go to Horatia's bed, but he hadn't shirked the task.
- It makes you sick, you know.
- It makes you so sick that you lose the baby.
- Shortly afterwards she made herself sick.
- Still, for a long time, Helen would not, which they both thought would make her sick.
- To be honest, it made me sick to my stomach.
- The thought of him touching me just makes my skin crawl.
- It made her skin crawl, the deference.
- The woman made his skin crawl.
- They make the skin crawl like it is on fire, even as it is bathed in sweat.
- Get me a drink, and make it snappy.
- As with all young people she had to make something of herself before she could offer anything to anyone else.
- He looked like a man who might be able to make something of himself if a good woman took him in hand.
- Most ladies maids try to make something of themselves.
- She began to think of it as he, and wondered if he would make something of himself later on in life.
- She too wanted her boys to make something of themselves.
- She was totally uninterested in the proposition that a man ought to make something of himself.
- The one with the ambition and the talent and the brains to really make something of herself.
- Uncle Allen had made something of himself by 1932.
- Jody made a complete spectacle of herself by getting drunk at the wedding.
- However, it was obvious that she was intent on making a spectacle of herself.
- She did not rant or rave or otherwise make a spectacle of herself.
- They didn't make a spectacle of themselves.
- You're simply making a spectacle of yourself.
- You and your so-called friends make spectacles of yourselves at the party, litter the garden with debris and vandalise this fountain.
- Cameron Diaz made a big splash in "The Mask."
- As a team, the two made splashes with the Royalton and Paramount hotels in New York.
- He was going to make a splash the nature of which was still to be determined.
- How could such a one as Hatton restrain himself from making a splash?
- To make a splash in this town it takes a revolutionary concept or a multimillion-dollar decor.
- You could always make a splash at your local pool.
- The sail had been a hindrance, making sport of me at each whim of the wind, so I lowered it.
- I should have mentioned that Joe Lawley and Graham Lloyd have already made a start with tree clearance.
- In the 1980s, we made a start, privatising those industries Government ran so badly.
- It was decided therefore, to make a start upon upgrading the existing fleet by adopting improved technology wherever possible.
- Mailing designs home to be printed on samples sewn by his mum, Wells made a start in sports couture.
- Nick made a start at restoring the ravaged wreck, but sadly died before much was done.
- Now we are pledged to cut tax rates again - and have made a start on the road to 20p Income Tax.
- That's why we should now make a start on reminding ourselves of the relevance of our own particular life story.
- We have paper and ink here - make a start now if you have not already.
- But Bastide was made of sterner stuff.
- But it seems to us that hypocrisy should be made of sterner stuff.
- In the years separating the two Great Wars women were made of sterner stuff.
- Miller seemed about to choke on his drink, but Floyd was made of sterner stuff.
- The female characters, too, are made of sterner stuff than the quick-witted schemers of Figaro.
- The visitors seem to be made of sterner stuff.
- This time, however, the opposition was made of sterner stuff.
- Mulroney agreed that a blockade may be necessary to make the sanctions stick.
- The case never got to trial, because the police didn't think they could make the charges stick.
- It's financial clout that counts or, failing that, kicking up a stink.
- It's for your protection, so that you have the union behind you if Mellowes kicks up a stink.
- It will still contain plenty of business and mortgage borrowers to kick up a stink about base rates.
- Before the steel skeleton, tall buildings were made of stone.
- The floors throughout the house are made of stone, including upstairs!
- These were people who showed courage, faith, and were an example to all by making the supreme sacrifice.
- We felt that it was a great tribute to us and all our many comrades who made the supreme sacrifice.
- You made the supreme sacrifice of your life for your work last night, so don't be shy about admitting it.
- I know I asked you before, but I just wanted to make sure.
- He just makes sure that everyone in his team knows the job they have to do and the accountabilities they hold.
- He must take full responsibility for making sure his requirements are met.
- I checked the phone cord and made sure it was plugged in correctly.
- If you missed the Contest of Champions this year, make sure you don't in 1993.
- If your cheesemonger cuts a Swaledale for the person in front of you, make sure that you take a piece as well.
- Once you have issued the invitation it is important to make sure that the photographers will be able to do their job.
- So next time you hit the road make sure it doesn't hit back.
- We must go at once to make sure.
- It was Arbor Day, and their teacher, Miss Ellis, made a big thing out of it.
- After working with him for five years, I still don't know what makes him tick.
- As a teacher, you need to get to know your students, find out what makes them tick.
- Nobody can figure out what makes him tick.
- But identifying them, learning about their behaviour and distribution and understanding what makes them tick, requires some enjoyable investigation.
- But they also have ideas about how the social world works and what makes its inhabitants tick.
- He's always been interested in what makes people tick.
- I would listen to what makes you tick and what you like and then be me with those characteristics.
- It's like reading a biography of a favourite author to learn what makes them tick.
- Jody has thought a lot about what makes Red tick.
- Try to figure out what makes him tick.
- Who are these men and what makes them tick?
- Once we got on the freeway, we made good time.
- After the ferry incident, we make good time.
- But DeLatorre, leading the convoy, made better time than he expected.
- I made good time back over the motorway.
- I was no weight, we made good time.
- The weather was not too promising, but we made good time and were soon at the first terrace.
- They made good time thereafter, considering the darkness, encountering no problems.
- We had made good time and had to ease speed to avoid closing the island in darkness.
- We were making good time through the foothills.
- The mere sight of him was enough to make McAllister's toes curl.
- When the doors open, customers make tracks for the sale items.
- A deer makes tracks in the snow.
- When they were well out of the way we made tracks for home and I looked forward to a quiet evening.
- Well, that makes two of us, Hilary thought with a little smile as she sat at the table.
- It's a shame that teachers don't make use of the new computer lab.
- At this point we make use of the homogeneity and isotropy of the space.
- For though neither empiricism nor idealism are satisfactory in themselves, Ishmael does make use of both.
- I also had a suspicious, ungenerous feeling about the reluctance of the white teachers to make use of more realistic books.
- Often we use a contractor to make use of the most-up-to-date machinery around.
- One has to think twice before one orders a cup of coffee, in case one's making use of one's position.
- Some other mammals do make use of bedding, it's true.
- We must make use of microelectronic technology.
- With tight defence budgets, Trinidad is trying to change the law to make use of seized assets a priority.
- But Simon does not merely make a virtue of necessity.
- But since response from ministers by the 1840s was extremely circumspect the reformers were probably making a virtue of necessity.
- For example, to make water, burn one weight of hydrogen with eight of oxygen.
- How often should I make water changes, and how should I mix the salt?
- I can not pass water without a forgotten claimant reaching for what is his.
- Pollutions which are high in suspended solids make water appear murky and leave deposits on the beds and banks of watercourses.
- The highest-performance combination of rocket propellants is hydrogen and oxygen, which burn to make water.
- The same device, run backwards, reacts hydrogen and oxygen together to make water and generate electrical power.
- Topping up is by a hose, placed soas to pass water through the filter before reaching the pond.
- Zubrin proposes using the Sabatier process to react hydrogen with carbon dioxide to make water vapor and methane.
- Lora can do what ever she wants at work as long as she doesn't make waves.
- Although the full portent of that legislation has yet to sink in, it is already making waves.
- And, after a spell of obscurity, Sidney Bechet was making waves again.
- Council to make waves at show A NORTH-EAST council is hoping to make waves at a top boat show.
- The desire not to make waves is a particularly depressing and insipid form of self-censorship.
- The youngsters hoping to make waves in Barcelona.
- What gradually emerged was a project that is still making waves in economics.
- With men and women like Anderson, Davis, Drew, and Randolph, blacks made waves during the war.
- As I made my way back to the Métro I felt a sort of heightened awareness.
- Bleeped for a naughty word during the telecast, Morissette did not make her way backstage to answer questions.
- Christine says, not knowing what to expect from the party making its way down the street.
- Dragging the door shut, she made her way towards the stairs.
- Finally she turned round and, slowly and very reluctantly, began to make her way back towards the house.
- Rising slowly like an automaton, she made her way over to the counter and picked up the receiver.
- Slowing to seventy, he made his way home.
- When that evening she made her way up to Helen's flat, she found that Edward was there.
- As people shuffled backward to make way for the procession, others were pushed against the platform.
- Is there any point in opening a book on who our Howard will drop to make way for rodders.
- The crowd opens up and makes way for us.
- The Glamorgan opener drops down to vice-captain to make way for Yorkshire's Martyn Moxon.
- The Invisible Man will have to make way for the Insubstantial Man.
- Two: who has to go to make way for him?
- But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.
- Carmen would have made short work of Michael too.
- Fourth placed Guisborough made short work of the opposition at Saltburn.
- Guernsey made short work of the opposition when they won the event on home soil in 1990.
- It is fair to warn anglers that thousands of crabs soon make short work of rag and lugworm.
- It made short work of our Windows performance tests, WinTach, clocking up an impressive index of over 9.3.
- The second game we pull away early and make short work of it.
- Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
- She was making hard work of plucking the goose.
- You can make hard work of an easy job if you don't know the right way to go.
- I'll make sure they approve your application if you make it worth my while.
- I didn't want to lend Terry my car, but he said he'd make it worth my while.
- The basketball federation in Kuwait offered him a coaching job, and made it worth his while.
- He also has a lucrative five-year contract at Hilton that makes it worth his while to stick around.
- Obviously he would promise to make it worth your while.
WORD FAMILYnounmakeremakemakermakingverbmakeremakeadjectiveunmade
1produce [transitive] to produce something, for example by putting the different parts of it together: I’m going to show you how to make a box for your tools. A family of mice had made their nest in the roof. She made her own wedding dress. The company has been making quality furniture for over 200 years. They met while they were making a film. Make a list of all the things you need.make somebody something He made her a toy horse, using just some straw and bamboo twigs.be made from something Paper is made from wood.be made (out) of something a shirt made of silkmake something from/out of something She’s very good at making things from old scraps of material.Japanese-made/English-made etc (=produced in Japan etc) → make the bed at bed1(1)2do [transitive] used with some nouns to say that someone does something: Anyone can make a mistake. I can’t make a decision just yet. I need to make a quick phone call. You could have made more effort to talk to him. He made no attempt to apologize. Could I make a suggestion? There are a few points I’d like to make. The police were called but no arrests were made. I suppose we should make a start on cleaning this room. Stop making such a fuss!3cook [transitive] to cook or prepare food or drink: When was the last time you made a cake? John was making breakfast in the kitchen. Who’s going to make the tea?make somebody something I’ll make you some sandwiches.► see thesaurus at cook4cause [transitive] to cause something to happen, or cause a particular state or condition: Its beautiful beaches make this a highly popular area with tourists. It was this movie which made him a star. His attitude made him very unpopular with colleagues. The photo makes her look much older than she really is.make somebody/something do something I like him because he makes me laugh.make something difficult/easy/possible etc The use of computers has made it possible for more people to work from home.make something the best/worst/most expensive etc Over 80,000 people attended, making it the biggest sporting event in the area. The president has made it clear that he is not going to change his mind.RegisterIn written English, people often use cause somebody to do something rather than make somebody do something, as it sounds more formal:· His attitude caused him to be unpopular with colleagues.5force [transitive] to force someone to do somethingmake somebody do something My parents always make me do my homework before I go out.be made to do something I was made to wait four hours before I was examined by a doctor.► see thesaurus at force6mark/hole etc [transitive] to cause a mark, hole etc to appearmake a hole/dent/mark etc Make a hole in the paper. The cup has made a mark on the table.7make it a)to succeed in getting somewhere in time for something or when this is difficult: If we run, we should make it.make to With blood pouring from his leg, he made it to a nearby house. b)to be successful at something, for example in your job: He came to the US and not only made it but made it big (=was extremely successful). So far, relatively few women have made it to the top in the business world.make as He was told he had no talent and would never make it as a professional singer.make to England look less likely to make it to the finals.make it to manager/director etc How did anyone so stupid make it to manager? c)spoken to be able to go to an event, meeting etc that has been arranged: I’m really sorry, but I won’t be able to make it on Sunday after all. Nice to see you. I’m glad you could make it. d) informal to continue to live after you have been seriously ill or badly injured: Frank was very ill, and the doctors didn’t think he’d make it. e)to manage to deal with a difficult experiencemake through I couldn’t have made it through those times without the support of my boyfriend. f)used to say or ask what time it is according to your own or someone else’s watch: What time do you make it? I make it ten past three.8make the meeting/the party/Tuesday etc spoken to be able to go to something that has been arranged for a particular date or time: I’m sorry, I can’t make Friday after all. Will you be able to make the next meeting?9achieve something [transitive] to succeed in achieving a particular position, rate etc: He was never good enough to make the team. I don’t think we’ll make the deadline.10get money [transitive] to earn or get money: The plan could cost you more than you would make. They made a profit of £140 million. His one aim in life was to make money. She hopes to make a living (=earn the money she needs to live) from writing children’s books. He’s made a fortune (=earned a lot of money) selling computers on the Internet.make something out of something How easy is it to make money out of gardening?► see thesaurus at earn11have a quality [linking verb] to have the qualities that are necessary for a particular job, use, or purposemake noun I’m sure you will make a very good teacher. The hall would make an ideal venue for a wedding reception. An old cardboard box makes a comfortable bed for a kitten.GRAMMAR: Linking verbsMake is a linking verb in this meaning. It links the subject of the sentence with an adjective and noun: · You’ll make a wonderful father.· The leaves make a pretty table decoration.12make it/that something spoken used to correct what you have just said: Can we have two cups of coffee, please? No, make that three.13make do to manage with the things that you have, even though this is not really enough: I hardly had any food in the house so I just had to make do.make with/without I usually make do with a cup of coffee for breakfast. For many people, make do and mend (=when someone manages with the things they have and does not buy anything new) was a harsh reality.14make yourself heard/understood/known etc to succeed in getting someone to hear you, understand you, or know that you are there: I had to shout to make myself heard above the music.15be a total [linking verb] to be a particular amount when added together: Two and two make four. There are nine people coming, plus me, which makes ten.16calculate [transitive] used to say what you have calculated a number to be: I make that $150 altogether.17sports score [transitive] to achieve a particular score in a sports game: Surrey had made 92 by lunchtime.18make somebody captain/leader etc to give someone a new job or position in a group, organization etc: She’s now been made a full partner. He was made mayor in 1998.19make believe to pretend or imagine that something is true when it is not: I tried to make believe she was happy, but knew deep down it wasn’t true. → make-believe20make like informal to behave as if something is true when it is not: He makes like he never met me before.21make as if to do something literary to seem as if you are going to do something but then not do it: She made as if to speak but then stopped.22arrive [transitive] old-fashioned to arrive at or get to a particular place, especially when it is difficult: I don’t think we’re going to make the town before nightfall.23make the papers/headlines/front page etc to be interesting or important enough to be printed in a newspaper, reported on television etc: News of their divorce made the headlines.24make or break to cause something or someone either to be very successful or to fail completely: Critics can make or break a young performer. → make-or-break25that makes two of us spoken used to say that you agree with someone or that something that is true of them is true of you too: ‘I haven’t a clue what’s going on.’ ‘That makes two of us.’26make something perfect [transitive] informal to make something complete or successful: The hat makes the outfit.27make it with somebody old-fashioned informal to have sex with someone → made, → make somebody’s day at day(19), → make friends at friend1(3), → make good at good1(35), → make sense at sense1(5)GRAMMAR: Comparisonbe made of• You use this when saying which material is used to make something. The material has not been changed and can still be recognized: · The table is made of wood.· The ring was made of solid gold.be made from• You use this especially when the materials used to make something have been completely changed and cannot be recognized: · The drink is made from cherries.· Cheese is made from milk. ✗Don’t say: made by cherries | made by milkbe made by• You use this when saying who makes something: · The pots are made by local craftsmen.• You also use this when saying how something is made: · Tar is made by heating coal to a high temperature.GRAMMAR: Using the progressive• Make up is not used in the progressive in this meaning. You say: · Oxygen makes up roughly 20% of the atmosphere. ✗Don’t say: Oxygen is making up roughly 20% of the atmosphere.• However, the participle form making up is often used: · Customers under 25 are important, making up a quarter of the total.THESAURUSmake used about things you make yourself, or things that are made in a factory: · Diane makes all her own clothes.· My camera was made in China.produce to make something in large quantities to be sold, or to make something as the result of a natural process: · The factory produces high-quality steel.· Japan produces some of the most advanced mobile phones.· The pancreas is a gland in your body which produces hormones.create to make something new and original: · Tarantino created a whole new style of films.· Many companies invest a lot of money in creating new products.· Potter was famous for creating characters such as ‘Peter Rabbit’.· This technique is used to create images of beautiful forests.manufacture to make machines, cars, equipment etc in factories: · The company manufactures aircraft parts.mass-produce to make very large quantities of something in a factory: · They developed a way to mass-produce the drug.develop to design and make something new over a period of time: · In 1962, Enders developed an effective vaccine against measles.· The company is developing new anti-virus software.form to make something as the result of a natural process or chemical reaction: · Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.· The research will help us understand how planets are formed.generate to make something such as heat, electricity, or power: · Wind can be used to generate electricity.make away with somebody/something phrasal verb1informal to steal something and take it away with you: Thieves made away with the contents of the safe.2 old-fashioned to kill someonemake for something phrasal verb1to go in the direction of a particular place SYN head for: I think it’s time we made for home.2to cause a particular result or situation: Both teams are on good form, which should make for a great game. → made for each other at made(6)make somebody/something into something phrasal verb1to change something so that it has a different form or purpose SYN convert: We can make your room into a study.2to change someone’s character, job, position in society etc: The movie made her into a star overnight.make something of somebody/something phrasal verb1to have a particular opinion about or understanding of something or someone: I didn’t know what to make of her. What do you make of the idea?2to use the opportunities that you have in order to become successful: I want to make something of my life.make something of yourself She has the ambition and talent to make something of herself.3 make the most of something to get as much advantage as you can from a situation while you are able to: We’ve only got one day in Paris, so we’d better make the most of it.4make too much of something to treat something as if it is more important than it really is: It would be a mistake to make too much of these findings. → make much of somebody/something at much2(17)5make a day/night/evening of it informal to spend a whole day, night etc doing something, because you have chosen to: We decided to take a picnic and make a day of it. → make a go of something at go2(3), → make the best of something at best3(9), → see what somebody is made of at made(4)make off phrasal verb to leave quickly, especially in order to escape: The men made off as the police arrived.make off along/across/through etc The getaway car made off towards Horrocks Avenue.make off with something phrasal verb informal to steal something and take it away with you: Thieves broke into the school and made off with computer equipment worth £40,000.make out phrasal verb1see/hear make something ↔ out to be just able to see or hear something: He could just make out a dark shape moving towards him.make out who/what etc I couldn’t make out what he was saying.2understand something make something ↔ out to understand something, especially the reason why something has happenedmake out what/how/why etc I couldn’t make out what I had done to annoy her. As far as I can make out, he has never been married.3understand somebody make somebody ↔ out [usually in questions and negatives] to understand someone’s character and the way they behave: Stuart’s a strange guy – I can’t make him out at all.4write cheque etc make something ↔ out to write something such as a bill or cheque: She was making out a list of people to invite. The book gives advice on making out a will.make out to Make the cheque out to ‘Grays Ltd’.5say/pretend make somebody/something ↔ out to say that something is true when it is not: The situation was never as bad as the media made out.make out (that) She always tried to make out that I was wrong and she was right.make somebody/something out to be something He makes me out to be some sort of idiot.6make out a case (for something) to find good reasons that prove something or show why you need something: We made out a case for hiring another assistant.7succeed especially American English to succeed or progress in a particular way SYN get on: How did you make out this morning?8sex informal especially American English to kiss and touch someone in a sexual way9make out like a bandit American English informal to get or win a lot of money: The lawyers made out like bandits.make something out of somebody/something phrasal verb to change a person or thing into something else: The Olympics can make sporting heroes out of previously little-known athletes.make something/somebody ↔ over phrasal verb1especially British English to officially and legally give money or property to someone else SYN transfermake over to He made over the whole estate to his son.2to change someone or something so that they look different or have a different use: Redgrave has made herself over completely for her movie role. → makeovermake towards something phrasal verb British English formal to start moving towards something: She made towards the door.make up phrasal verb1form/be make up something to combine together to form something SYN constitute: Women make up only a small proportion of the prison population.be made up of something The committee is made up of representatives from every state.2pretend something is true make something ↔ up to pretend that something is true in order to deceive someone: I think they’re making the whole thing up. → made-up(1)3invent make something ↔ up to produce a new story, song, game etc by thinking: Nick made up a song about them. When you’re the boss you can make up your own rules. I’ve given talks so many times that now I just make them up as I go along (=think of things to say as I am speaking).4prepare make something ↔ up to prepare something by mixing things or putting things together: I could make up a bed for you on the sofa. Can you make up a bottle of milk for the baby?5somebody’s face make somebody ↔ up to put make-up (=special coloured substances) on someone’s face in order to make them look better or different: They made him up as an old man for the last act of the play. One lucky winner will have the chance to be made up and photographed. ► Do not use the verb ‘make up’ when you are talking about putting make-up on your own face. Say that you put on (your) make-up. → made-up(2)6number/amount make something ↔ up especially British English to add to an amount in order to bring it up to the level that is needed: I saved as much as I could, and my parents made up the rest. The company will be forced to pay $6 million to make up the difference.7time/work make something ↔ up to work at times when you do not usually work, because you have not done as much work as you should: I’m trying to make up the time I lost while I was sick. Is it OK if I make the work up next week?8friends (also make it up) informal to become friendly with someone again after you have had an argumentmake up with Have you made up with Patty yet? Oh come on! Why don’t you just kiss and make up?9from cloth make something ↔ up to produce something from cloth by cutting and sewing: The dress had been made up to her exact requirements.make up into I plan on making that material up into a dress. → make up your mind at mind1(3)make up for something phrasal verb1to make a bad situation better, or replace something that has been lost SYN compensate: The team will be anxious to make up for a disappointing start to the season. I don’t eat breakfast but I make up for it at lunch. The good days more than make up for the bad ones.2to have so much of one quality that it is not important that you do not have much of another onemake up for in/with What Jay lacked in experience, he made up for in enthusiasm. Caroline doesn’t have a natural talent for music but she makes up for it with hard work.3to do something to show that you are sorry for doing something that upset or annoyed someone: I’m sorry I was late. To make up for it, let me treat you to a meal.4make up for lost time a)to work more quickly, or at times when you do not usually work, because something has prevented you from doing the work before: We rehearsed all day Saturday, to make up for lost time. b)to do a lot of something in an eager way because you have not had a chance to do it before: Palin didn’t travel much as a young man but he’s certainly made up for lost time now.make up to somebody phrasal verb1make (it) up to somebody to do something to show that you are sorry about the problems you have caused someone: I’ll make it up to you somehow. He was looking for a way to make up to her for what he had done.2 British English informal to say nice things to someone or be very friendly to them in order to get an advantage for yourself – used to show disapproval3be made up to captain/manager etc to be given a higher position in an organization SYN promote: He was a security guard before he was made up to reception manager.make1 verbmake2 noun
makemake2 ●●○ noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "What make of car was she driving?" "A Mercedes."
- Mention the missile but not the make.
- Not poverty beaten down, poverty rather on the make, without being clever enough to make it.
- To my knowledge there are currently four different makes of locator available.
THESAURUSa type of product
the name of a type of product made by a company, especially one that you use every day such as food or cleaning products: · a survey to find out which brand of toothpaste people prefer· advertising for a well-known brand of cigarettes
a type of product made by a particular company – used especially about things such as machines, equipment, or cars: · ‘What make of car do you drive?’ ‘A Ford.’
one particular type or design of a vehicle, machine etc: · The new models are much faster.
Longman Language Activatorto make something to produce something which did not exist before: · Diane makes all her own clothes.· The furniture was made by a Swedish firm.· They've just finished making a movie about life during the Civil War.· My camera was made in Taiwan.make somebody something: · I'll make you a coffee, shall I?be made of something (=to be made using a particular substance): · a bag made of leatherbe made from something (=to be made by putting together different materials, substances, or parts): · People were living in huts made from mud, stones, and straw.make something out of/from something: · You could make some cushion covers out of those curtains.
to make large quantities of food, equipment, or other goods by means of industrial processes: · The dairy produced over 1500 tonnes of butter per year.· They produce cheap goods for export to the United States.· a factory that produces high-quality steel
to make machines, equipment, cars etc in factories: · He works for a small company manufacturing aluminium products.· The car was designed, developed, and manufactured in collaboration with Honda.
to make goods in very large quantities using special industrial processes: · Henry Ford made his fortune mass-producing the Model T.· The bike is the first mass-produced bicycle to have full front and rear suspension.
to make large quantities of things, especially without caring about quality: churn/turn out something: · They turn out cheap souvenirs for tourists.· Churning out pamphlets and booklets is ineffective if consumers cannot understand the messages.churn/turn something out: · As long as people keep buying these products, the company will keep turning them out.
to invent something new and original in art, music, fashion etc: · Picasso created a completely new style of painting.· She wanted to create a garden to complement her beautiful home.· This dish was created by master chef Marco Pierre White.
formal to make something using your hands or simple tools: · Two million years ago our ancestors began to fashion stone tools.fashion something from something: · The man had fashioned a turban from a strip of torn cloth.
to make something complicated, especially a building, machine, or vehicle, by putting parts together: · One of Jim's hobbies is building model airplanes.· John and his father built the cabin themselves.build something by hand (=build something without using machines): · Every single car is built by hand at the company's headquarters near Turin.
to make something, especially something large, solid, and strong, by putting parts together: · It is easy to construct a wooden framework for plants to grow against.· Developers want to construct a replica of the 19th century steam yacht.construct something from something: · The roof frames were constructed from thick, heavy timbers.
to make something such as a machine or a piece of furniture by putting together parts that have been made somewhere else: · It's one of those beds that you have to assemble yourself.· Our kits are very easy to assemble.· The apprentices worked in the shed where the new locomotives were assembled and the old ones repaired.
to make something quickly using whatever materials you have informal to make something quickly and without using much effort: knock off/up something: · She was always good on the sewing machine. She could knock off an outfit in two hours.knock somebody up something British: · I could knock you up a couple of poached eggs.
to make something quickly and not very carefully, especially because you are in a hurry: throw together something: · Sheryl had thrown together his costume somewhat haphazardly.throw something together: · We had 15 minutes to throw lunch together, eat, and get changed.
to quickly make something such as a piece of equipment that you only need for a short time, using various materials that you have available: rig up something: · You don't have blinds or curtains so you'll need to rig up something to shut out the sunlight.rig something up: · Can you rig a gate up to stop the dog getting into my room?· There's a shower rigged up at the back of the cabin.
to quickly and roughly make something by hand, using a few simple materials: cobble together something: · She cobbled together a tent from a few pieces of string and a sheet.cobble something together into something: · We were always searching for bits of junk we could cobble together into something artistic.
British to quickly make a piece of clothing or some curtains, especially using a sewing machine: · There's a woman at the end of our street who will run up some curtains for me.· "I like your dress." "Oh, thank you. It's just something I ran up last night."
to make something using whatever you have available, when you do not have the correct materials: · They had improvised an alarm, using string and empty cans.improvise something out of something: · I improvised a sling for his arm out of a strip of cloth.
made using any materials or objects that are available at the time in order to be used only for a short time: · Using an old tree-trunk as a makeshift table, we ate our picnic.· When we reached the river we found that the makeshift bridge had been swept away.· They rigged up the canvas boat-cover as a makeshift sail.
when a natural process makes something if a natural process or chemical reaction forms something, it makes it, especially over a period of time: · Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.· Coal is formed naturally from decomposed organic matter.
if a natural process or part of your body produces a substance, it makes it, usually for a particular purpose: · The stomach produces acids which help to digest food.· Carbon dioxide is produced during respiration.
if a natural process creates something, it makes something that was not there before: · Land movement created the Alps.· A bullet exceeding the speed of sound creates two shock waves.· We found that this chemical process created hydrogen chloride as a by-product.
: generate electricity/heat/power to produce a lot of electricity, heat etc: · The friction between the satellite and the atmosphere generates great heat.· France generates a large part of its electricity from nuclear power.
to make something into a particular shape to make something into a particular shape, especially with your hands: · She cut away the corners to form a circle.form something into something: · With a few clever twists, he had formed the balloon into the shape of a dog.
British /mold American to make clay or some other soft material into a particular shape by pressing it or putting it into a special hollow object: · Her movements were quick and graceful, like those of a potter moulding clay.mould something into something: · Mould the sausage meat into little balls.
to make a soft material into a particular shape , especially by using your hands: · Gel is great for holding and shaping shorter hairstyles.shape something into something: · She had soaked the leather to bend and shape it into the form of a small shoe.
made by a person, not a machine use this about furniture, clothes etc that are made by skilled workers, not by machines in a factory: · All our goods are handmade, and we use only natural materials.· a beautiful handmade rug
use this about food and drinks that are made at home, not in a factory: · Try one of these homemade cookies. They're delicious.· a bowl of homemade soup
a person, organization or country that makes something a company or person whose business is to make things to be sold, either by hand or using machines: maker of: · Makers of cars often think more about speed than about safety.car/film/wine etc maker: · The wine maker has to decide when the crop is ready for picking.· Personal computer makers are likely to face continued pressure to keep prices low.
a company or country that makes large quantities of something to be sold: · Many producers are being forced to cut costs and use cheaper materials.producer of: · Japan is the biggest producer of stereo equipment.oil/car/champagne etc producer: · OPEC is an organization of 13 major oil producers.
a company that makes things in large quantities, especially in a factory: · Complaints should be sent to the manufacturer.manufacturer of: · Alubend is one of the country's biggest manufacturers of aluminium tubes.clothing/bicycle/TV etc manufacturer: · Clothing manufacturers have also felt the effects of the recession, as people spend less on clothes.
when something is made when something is produced - use this especially about the number of things produced in a factory or in a particular industry: · As demand for the drug has grown, cocaine production has skyrocketed.· Bulmers will be making around 40 million gallons of cider this year -- half Britain's total production.production of: · Most caustic soda is used in the production of aluminium.
the number of things made in a particular factory, industry, or country: · Output is up 30% on last year.· In manufacturing alone, smaller firms account for one in three jobs and a quarter of the total output. output of: · There has been a huge increase in the output of children's books.
the part of industry that produces goods in factories: · We now have fewer factories and fewer workers in manufacturing than a decade ago.· In recent years, Botswana's manufacturing industry has grown and the country produces soap and dairy produce.
when goods are produced in factories: · Systems of this type have been used in car manufacture.the manufacture of something: · The firm now employs 640 people in the manufacture of frozen foods.
when something such as a new system, organization, or way of doing something is started: · The report proposed the creation of an independent Scottish parliament.· the creation of an information system for senior managers
when things are made in factories in order to be sold, or a company that does this: · Government money was poured into the economy in order to encourage industry.manufacturing industry: · Manufacturing industry was virtually wiped out in the UK during the 1980s.the steel/clothing/electronics etc industry: · Wages in the clothing industry were found to be lower than in any other sector.
something that is made something that a company makes in large quantities in order to sell it: · a new range of skin-care products· There was a ban on meat pies, gelatine, and other British beef products.product development (=the work of developing good new products): · We spend a lot of money on product development.
to get a score, grade etc in a game, test etc to get a particular result in a test or examination: · I only got 35% in my history test.· Pam's really smart. She got straight A's in high school.
to get a particular number of points in a sports game, or in a test or examination: · The test was difficult, and no-one scored more than 45 points.· AC Milan scored a record number of goals this season.
American to get a particular grade in a text or for a piece of work at school: · I made an A on the test today.· Allison's going to Auburn University? She must have made good grades in high school.
a type of product a type of product made by a particular company - use this about products that you use every day such as food or drink or cleaning materials: · They sell all the usual kinds of coffee, but also some less well-known brands.brand of: · Coke and Pepsi are the most popular brands of cola.· my favourite brand of toothpaste
a type of product made by a particular company - use this about things such as machines, equipment, and cars, not about food or drink: · What make is your washing machine?make of: · "What make of car was she driving?" "A Mercedes."
one particular type of car or machine from among the various types that a company produces: · "What make is the car?" "It's a Ford." "And what model?" "An Escort 1.8L."· We produce a range of different computers, but this is our most popular model.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES She’d made her feelings towards him abundantly clear. Once we make the adjustments for inflation, the fall in interest rates is quite small. the advances made in the understanding of mental handicap She accused her boss of making advances to her. The teacher made serious allegations against a colleague. The budget makes allowances for extra staff when needed. The committee made no allusion to the former president in its report. If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier. He tried to make it appear that she had committed suicide. The police made several arrests. She makes very general assertions about marriage in the poem. Mr Braley has been made aware of the need for absolute secrecy. Mr Trent lost his house when he was made bankrupt. After years as a small-time actor, he suddenly made it big (=became very successful) in Hollywood. I made a bit of a boo-boo asking her about David! I’ve just made an awful botch of my translation. The movie is about a group of men trying to make a buck (=earn some money) as male strippers. A company can make a bundle by selling unwanted property. Brown made a citizen’s arrest when a youth attempted to rob an elderly woman. He’s made a monumental cock-up of his first assignment. Libraries have made a concerted effort to attract young people. ‘Did you have a good journey?’ he said, trying to make conversation. I just need to make a few corrections, and then we can send it to the printer. He’s always making cracks about how stupid I am. He was forced to make a crash-landing in the desert. It makes me cringe when I think how stupid I was. A fall in donations has forced the charity to make cutbacks. The prisoner made a dart for the door. He made his Major League debut as shortstop. Children will soon make deductions about the meaning of a word. What he said made a deep impression on me. The trip made a big dent in our savings. We took a detour to avoid the town centre. A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes. We’ve almost got enough money to make a down payment on a house. Locksmiths can make duplicates of most keys. The software makes it easier to download music. Having you here does make things a lot easier for me. Why don’t we make life easy for ourselves and finish it tomorrow? Investors must make an educated guess as to the company’s potential. They made every endeavour to find the two boys. The contrast could not have been made more explicit. Nylon is a man-made fibre. Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business. We make regular forays to France to buy wine. Mr Kelly has lodged a formal complaint against the police. Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce. I hope Jim and I can get back together and make a fresh start. I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it. The party made considerable gains at local elections. You can’t make generalizations about what men and women are like. The gunmen made a getaway on foot. He was making the story up as he went along. Many businesses are struggling hard to make a go of it. You should make good use of your time. It makes good sense (=is sensible) to do some research before buying. He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show. I loved her and thought I could make her happy. My mother made my life hell. Thousands of people have been made homeless. What inferences have you drawn from this evidence? Pete, are you going to make the introductions? He was talking to Nina to make me jealous. Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you jump (=surprise or frighten you). Douglas made his first 10,000-foot parachute jump yesterday. The programme has made the U.S. a laughing stock. a pressure group that is campaigning to make cannabis legal You made me look really stupid in front of all my friends! The company made a loss of $250,000 last year. You make me so mad! She was heavily made-up (=wearing a lot of make-up). He seems to be living in a world of make-believe. The Council has made it mandatory for all nurses to attend a refresher course every three years. The army has been held back because the government is reluctant to make martyrs of the protesters. You can make cookies if you promise not to make a mess in the kitchen. The dog’s made a mess on the carpet. No more argument. My mind is made up. You’re old enough to make your own mind up about smoking. She made a mint on the stock exchange last year. Why do you make yourself miserable by taking on too much work? Mosquito bites can make life miserable. Doyle glanced back at Bodie, and made a slight motion with his head. The taste made me nauseous. Falling profits made it necessary to restructure the business. I haven’t made any New Year resolutions – I never stick to them anyway. Stop making a nuisance of yourself (=annoying other people with your behaviour)! They made obeisance to the sultan. They began making overtures to the Irish government. The two countries signed a non-aggression pact. They changed the wording of the advertisement to make it more palatable to women. Cheques should be made payable to the National Trust. I need to make a quick phone call. I made a bit of a pig of myself (=ate too much) at dinner. the chance to go on pilgrimage to Mecca Let me make it plain (=state it clearly). We do not want you here. Caldwell made a plea for donations. Adams entered a plea of ‘not guilty’. He’s hoping to make pots of money from the deal. Let’s tidy up and make the house a bit more presentable. I must go and make myself presentable. Dr Evans thanked him for coming to make the presentations. I’m going to ask each of you to make a short presentation. He declined to make projections about fourth quarter earnings. He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will. Details of the highly sensitive information have not been made public. She made two purchases from my stall. The company has recently made a big push into the Japanese market. The old machine used to make an awful racket. Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant. He made a rendezvous with her in Times Square. Offenders must make reparation for their crimes through community service. Stephen made no reply. A group of students made representations to the college about the poor standard of the accommodation. The offender must make restitution for the hurt that he or she has caused. I’m making some revisions to the book for the new edition. I’m trying to make room for a vegetable garden in the backyard. Jones made 32 runs this afternoon. The workforce were willing to make sacrifices in order to preserve jobs. They made sacrifices to ensure a good harvest. Captain Oates made the ultimate sacrifice in a bid to save his colleagues. Martin made a brilliant save from Nichol’s shot. All small companies will need to make savings if they are to survive. She believed she had been made a scapegoat for what happened. Choose the candidate who makes the best showing in the interview. Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip. She jumped at any opportunity to make me look small. We stood around making small talk. The dust was making him sneeze. We made a sortie from our hotel to the open-air market. The boats are specially built for the disabled. We carry out spot checks on the vehicles before they leave the depot. Here’s your £10 back, so that makes us square. I’ll have one more stab at it. What do firms think they stand to gain by merging? We have to take a stand against racism. Radiotherapy has left her permanently sterile. Is there enough evidence to make the charges stick? We’ll make a stop at the foot of the hill. The government has made great strides in reducing poverty. Surely you’re not going to give up? I thought you were made of sterner stuff (=were more determined). His reluctance to answer my questions made me suspicious. He watched the helicopter make a sweep over the beach. everything you need to make your party go with a swing Can I make a quick telephone call? Make a left turn at the station. He made a quick U-turn and sped away. Critics accused the government of doing a U-turn on its promise to increase education spending. The group decided to make a video diary of the cycling trip. I don’t want to make the voyage single-handed. Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof. His smile made her go weak at the knees. Mary made us very welcome. We try to make the new students feel welcome. Six months in Scotland would make a welcome change from London. Customers can use the machine to make withdrawals of up to £250 a day. He’s been leaving work early a lot – it makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
She’d made her feelings towards him abundantly clear.· You’ve made a lot of accusations but you haven’t got any evidence.
Once we make the adjustments for inflation, the fall in interest rates is quite small. the advances made in the understanding of mental handicap She accused her boss of making advances to her.· We made an agreement not to tell anyone.
The teacher made serious allegations against a colleague.· In 1902, Japan made an alliance with Britain.
The budget makes allowances for extra staff when needed. The committee made no allusion to the former president in its report. If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. (=make a comparison) She drew an analogy between childbirth and the creative process.
She drew an analogy between childbirth and the creative process. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.· The next day an announcement was issued to staff, saying the company would be closing.· The government issued an announcement saying that it was not prepared to negotiate with terrorists.
· I hope you are going to make an apology.
· Detectives are making an urgent appeal for information.· The hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.
· My client is planning to make an appeal.
He tried to make it appear that she had committed suicide.· The president made a dramatic appearance on nationwide television to announce a fresh peace initiative.
· Candidates are advised to make an early application to the university.
· Can you phone the hairdresser and make an appointment?
· You are advised to make travel arrangements well in advance.
The police made several arrests. (=do something stupid or embarrassing)
She makes very general assertions about marriage in the poem.· I had to make a quick assessment of the situation and act accordingly.
· You’re making a lot of assumptions for which you have no proof.
· She made several attempts to escape.
· With the Internet it is possible to make learning available wherever it is needed.
Mr Braley has been made aware of the need for absolute secrecy. Mr Trent lost his house when he was made bankrupt. (=tidy the sheets and covers after you get up)· Don’t forget to make your bed before you go out!
· Making the best use of space is important in any room.
(=risk money on the way a situation will develop in future)· If you want to make money on the stock market, you have to start making bets.
· Paramount made a bid for the film rights to the book.
After years as a small-time actor, he suddenly made it big (=became very successful) in Hollywood.· Police found guns and bomb-making equipment in the house.
I made a bit of a boo-boo asking her about David!· Your travel agent will make your booking for you.
I’ve just made an awful botch of my translation.· I love home-made bread.
· We usually make our own bread.
· Detectives think they may have made a breakthrough in their hunt for the murderer.
· He made a long broadcast over the radio.
The movie is about a group of men trying to make a buck (=earn some money) as male strippers. (=make some money quickly, often dishonestly)
A company can make a bundle by selling unwanted property.· Let’s make a cake for his birthday.
· Home-made cakes are much nicer than bought ones.
· The children should be able to do that calculation in their heads.
· He made a few calls and then went out.
(=put up your tents)· We made camp in a clearing in the woods.
· It isn’t easy to make a career in journalism.
· We've had to make some changes to the design.
(=ask you to pay a charge)· We make no charge for this service.
(=do a check)· One of the nurses makes regular checks during the night.
(=write someone's name on a cheque so it is paid to them)· Who shall I make the cheque out to?
(=choose something)· One of our course advisors can help you to make your choice.
Brown made a citizen’s arrest when a youth attempted to rob an elderly woman.· He made extravagant claims about the benefits of the diet.
· Children may have difficulty in making their feelings clear.
· The tone of her voice made it clear that she was very angry.
(=express yourself in a way that is easy to understand)· Please tell me if I’m not making myself clear.
· He made a click of disapproval.
He’s made a monumental cock-up of his first assignment.· You wash up and I’ll make the coffee.
· There are lots of ways you can make your home more comfortable to live in.
· Everyone was making appreciative comments about the delicious food.
· Getting married involves making a serious commitment.
(=compare people or things)· Using the Internet is an easy way to make comparisons between prices.
(=complain formally to someone)· The manager of the team decided to make a complaint about the referee.
· Marriage involves being tolerant and making compromises.
Libraries have made a concerted effort to attract young people.· The government made some concessions in order to satisfy the rebels.
· The police interviewed him for five hours before he finally made a confession.
(=used humorously when you want to admit to doing something)· I have a confession to make – I’ve eaten all the chocolates.
· In learning to read, children make a connection between a written sign and a known sound or word.
· We’d like to make contact with other schools in the area.
· Did he know this when he made the contract?
· The fruit and the meat make a delicious contrast of flavours.
· I’d like everyone to make a contribution towards the discussion.
‘Did you have a good journey?’ he said, trying to make conversation.· Make a copy of the letter before you send it.
I just need to make a few corrections, and then we can send it to the printer.· The fabric is made of cotton or wool.
· I looked at the report and did a quick page count.
(=look very attractive together/suit each other well)· You two would make a lovely couple.
(=one that is specially designed for someone)· a tailor-made course to help senior staff develop their negotiation skills
He’s always making cracks about how stupid I am. He was forced to make a crash-landing in the desert. It makes me cringe when I think how stupid I was.· The end of the book was so sad that it made me cry.
· The country needs to make cuts in the carbon dioxide it produces.
A fall in donations has forced the charity to make cutbacks. The prisoner made a dart for the door.· The rain had almost stopped so we decided to make a dash for home.
(=run very quickly to escape or to reach a place)· He turned and made a dash for it but the police officer caught him.
informal· Why don't we make a deal to stay out of each other's way?
He made his Major League debut as shortstop.· I want to think about it a bit longer before I make a decision.
Children will soon make deductions about the meaning of a word. What he said made a deep impression on me.· I’m afraid we don’t make deliveries on Saturdays.
(=deny something)· He made no public denial of the allegations against him.
The trip made a big dent in our savings. We took a detour to avoid the town centre.· Don't take any medicines before a doctor has made a proper diagnosis.
(=cause problems for someone) She’s doing everything she can to make life difficult for him.
She’s doing everything she can to make life difficult for him.· I offered to cook dinner.
· By making new discoveries we expand our understanding of the natural world.
(also draw a distinction formal) (=say or show that one exists)· It isn’t easy to make a distinction between these two words.
A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes. (=give money)· He made a large donation to Cancer Research.
We’ve almost got enough money to make a down payment on a house.· Sammy was doing a drawing of his sister.
(=make tea or coffee)· Shall I make you a hot drink?
Locksmiths can make duplicates of most keys. The software makes it easier to download music. Having you here does make things a lot easier for me. Why don’t we make life easy for ourselves and finish it tomorrow? Investors must make an educated guess as to the company’s potential. (=try)· She made an effort to change the subject of the conversation.
(=do something that requires some effort)· I felt too tired to go to a party, but decided to make the effort.
(=try very hard)· I made every effort to see their point of view.
(=not try at all)· They make no effort to speak the local language.
(=stop employing them because there is no work for them to do)· Crossways was nearing bankruptcy and had to make 720 employees redundant.
They made every endeavour to find the two boys. (=become unfriendly with people)· During her long and turbulent career, she made many enemies.
(=enter in a way that makes other people notice you)· She waited until everyone was sitting down before she made her entry.
· We made too many errors, and that cost us the game.
formal (=to escape)· I had to make my escape before the guards returned.
literary (=to succeed in escaping)· Dillinger handcuffed the deputy to the desk and made good his escape.
· Insurers have to make an estimate of the risk involved.
(=deal with someone or something in a different way from usual on a particular occasion)· We usually require a 10% deposit, but I'll make an exception in this case.
· I made up some excuse about my car breaking down.· We’d better think up an excuse, fast.
(=give reasons which try to explain why someone has made a mistake or behaved badly)· His mother was always making excuses for her son's behaviour.
(=go to the exit)· Disappointed fans began heading for the exits.
(=to leave)· And then, kissing them both goodbye, he made his exit.
· I chatted to a few people, then made a quick exit.
(=go on an expedition)· The men made expeditions to Spain, Greece and Asia Minor to find fossils.
The contrast could not have been made more explicit. (=make-up that you put on your eyelids or eyelashes)· She never leaves the house without lipstick and eye make-up.
(=to change your expression to make people laugh or to show you are angry, disappointed etc)· Here’s a funny photo of Joe pulling a face.
· We hope students make use of the new facilities.
· The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour.
Nylon is a man-made fibre.· Sutton has been making a film for Australian television.
· He found wood to make a fire.
Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business. We make regular forays to France to buy wine.· It is too early to make a forecast on what will happen.
Mr Kelly has lodged a formal complaint against the police. (also amass a fortune formal) (=gain a lot of money)· His family amassed a fortune during that period.
(=become rich)· She made her fortune in the cosmetics industry.
Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce. I hope Jim and I can get back together and make a fresh start. I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it. The party made considerable gains at local elections. You can’t make generalizations about what men and women are like.· He made a gesture of annoyance.
(=do something to show that you have some respect for someone or something)· The drinks industry has made a gesture towards reducing alcohol misuse by setting up a research group.
The gunmen made a getaway on foot. formal (=give someone something as a gift)· Johnson made her a gift of a book.
He was making the story up as he went along. Many businesses are struggling hard to make a go of it. (=help another player to score a goal)· Rooney made the goal with a superb pass to Saha.
(=do something well) Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows.
Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows. You should make good use of your time. It makes good sense (=is sensible) to do some research before buying.· I didn't know the answer to question 7, so I just had to make a guess.
He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show. I loved her and thought I could make her happy. (=to be reported in many newspapers as an important story)· Madonna's adoption of the child grabbed world headlines.
(=a happy and successful marriage)
My mother made my life hell. (=do something important that will be recorded and remembered)· Ordinary Berliners made history when they tore down the wall.
Thousands of people have been made homeless.· I think it was the heat that made me ill.
· He was involved in the campaign to make hunting illegal.
· The product quickly made an impact on the market.
· Heavy snow made travelling impossible.
· Think about what sort of impression you want to make.
What inferences have you drawn from this evidence?· The police are making inquiries to discover the cause of the accident.
Pete, are you going to make the introductions?· We have made a huge investment in our website.
He was talking to Nina to make me jealous. (also crack a joke) (=say something intended to be funny)· He was cracking jokes and seemed relaxed and happy.
· I still use my car, but now I make fewer journeys.
· It's too soon to make a judgment about what the outcome will be.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you jump (=surprise or frighten you). Douglas made his first 10,000-foot parachute jump yesterday.· I like Ron, he makes me laugh.
The programme has made the U.S. a laughing stock.· Part of the function of Parliament is to make laws.
a pressure group that is campaigning to make cannabis legal· Could you make a list of any supplies we need?
· She was able to make a living out of her talents as a cook.
(=give someone a loan)· Banks are cautious about making new loans.
You made me look really stupid in front of all my friends! The company made a loss of $250,000 last year.· You clear the table while I make lunch.
You make me so mad! She was heavily made-up (=wearing a lot of make-up). He seems to be living in a world of make-believe.· They’re not allowed to wear make-up to school.
(=be wearing make-up)· She had no make-up on.
· She rarely uses make-up.
(also apply make-up formal)· Gloria watched her mother put on her make-up.
(=put on make-up)· I’ll do your make-up for you, if you want.
(also remove make-up formal)· Take off eye make-up gently, using a cotton ball.
(=put a little more make-up on after some has come off)· She went into the bathroom to touch up her makeup.
(=accidentally rub it so that it spreads to areas where you do not want it)· Grace wiped her eyes, smudging her make-up.
(=a lot of make-up)· a girl in high heels and heavy make-up
· She was wearing far too much eye make-up.
(=make-up that actors wear in plays)· the elaborate stage make-up for ‘The Lion King’
(=very thick make-up worn by actors)· His face was covered by thick pancake makeup.
(=someone whose job is to put make-up on actors, people appearing on television etc)· the chief make-up artist on the film
(=make a boy or young man start behaving in a confident way) Running his own business has really made a man out of Terry.
Running his own business has really made a man out of Terry. The Council has made it mandatory for all nurses to attend a refresher course every three years. (=be clearly shown) Their devotion to God is made manifest in ritual prayer.
Their devotion to God is made manifest in ritual prayer.· Her lipstick had made a mark on his collar.
The army has been held back because the government is reluctant to make martyrs of the protesters. (also prepare a meal formal)· Who cooks most of the meals?
(=measure something)· Scientists take daily measurements to find out if the ocean temperature is increasing.
· Nelson made no mention of his family; he talked only of his work.
You can make cookies if you promise not to make a mess in the kitchen. The dog’s made a mess on the carpet. No more argument. My mind is made up. You’re old enough to make your own mind up about smoking. She made a mint on the stock exchange last year. Why do you make yourself miserable by taking on too much work? Mosquito bites can make life miserable.· The lab must have made a mistake – this can’t be right.
· She looks like her sister, so it’s an easy mistake to make.
· I just want to prevent you from making a terrible mistake.
· He made the mistake of revealing his true intentions.
· We won’t make the same mistake again.
· I made some modifications to the filing system.
· She makes a little money by babysitting.
(=make a profit)· The farm was beginning to make money at last.
Doyle glanced back at Bodie, and made a slight motion with his head.· We made the move mainly for financial reasons.
· The government made no move to hold the promised elections.
· She made a move towards the door.
· He made no move to stop her.
· He made a small movement with his head, to indicate the door.
· The children have made their own movies for the contest.
(=play or compose music)· We began making music together about five years ago.
(also make a name for yourself) (=become famous for something)· He made a name for himself as a conductor of the Berlin Orchestra.
The taste made me nauseous. Falling profits made it necessary to restructure the business.· Being alone in the house made her nervous.
· Swallows build their nests out of mud.
I haven’t made any New Year resolutions – I never stick to them anyway.· The car engine was making a funny noise.
(=say that you think someone should be given a job or position)· The president makes the nominations of judges for the Supreme Court.
(=write them down)· As he read the letters, he made careful notes.
Stop making a nuisance of yourself (=annoying other people with your behaviour)! They made obeisance to the sultan. (=say what your objection is)· The Parish Council made several objections to the changes.
· The Act made it an offence to sell cigarettes to children under 16.
(=used of a court)· The court made an adoption order.
They began making overtures to the Irish government. The two countries signed a non-aggression pact. They changed the wording of the advertisement to make it more palatable to women. Cheques should be made payable to the National Trust.· He was supposed to make payments of $250 a month.
(=agree to stop fighting)· Hardliners criticized the Israeli prime minister for trying to make peace with the Palestinians.
(=be good/very good as pets)· Do rabbits make good pets?
I need to make a quick phone call. I made a bit of a pig of myself (=ate too much) at dinner. the chance to go on pilgrimage to Mecca (=try to persuade people to do something) He made his strongest pitch yet for standardized testing in schools.
He made his strongest pitch yet for standardized testing in schools. Let me make it plain (=state it clearly). We do not want you here. (=make what you are saying clear) If you do that again you will be severely punished. Do I make myself plain?
If you do that again you will be severely punished. Do I make myself plain? (=prepare for something)· Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding.
Caldwell made a plea for donations. Adams entered a plea of ‘not guilty’.· Several European countries made similar pledges.
· He makes the point that predicting behaviour is not easy.
· The police arrested Mr Fox as he tried to leave the country.· Officer Singer said the police have made no arrests in the robbery.
(=decide what it will be)· A committee of representatives makes policy.
· Medical advances have made it possible to keep more patients alive.
He’s hoping to make pots of money from the deal.· It is far too early to make predictions about the outcome of the inquiry.
(also fill a prescription American English) (=give a patient the drugs that a doctor says they need)· You can get the prescription made up at a chemist's.
Let’s tidy up and make the house a bit more presentable. I must go and make myself presentable. Dr Evans thanked him for coming to make the presentations. I’m going to ask each of you to make a short presentation.· Steve made a vague pretence at being interested.
(=not pretend to do or have something)· I made no pretence of great musical knowledge.
· Lisa had a job, but she'd always made her family the priority.
· Not all staff can participate in the decision-making process.
· We are in business to make a profit.
· The country has made significant economic progress.
He declined to make projections about fourth quarter earnings.· I made a promise to my mother that I’d look after Dad.
· I'd like to make a proposal.
He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will. Details of the highly sensitive information have not been made public. She made two purchases from my stall. The company has recently made a big push into the Japanese market. The old machine used to make an awful racket.· Pirates often made daring raids on the port.
(=prepare to start doing something) We made ready for our journey home.
We made ready for our journey home.· The inspectors will make their recommendations to the Environment Secretary.
· She has since made a complete recovery.
· Significant reductions are being made in the defense budget.
· The company is to make 1,400 redundancies.
Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant.· Official reports made no reference to the incident.
· They haven't made any real reforms.
· The Secretary of State can make safety regulations governing the making of goods.
· I found it impossible to make new relationships.
· I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have made that remark.
He made a rendezvous with her in Times Square.· I have done some repairs to the chair over the years.
Offenders must make reparation for their crimes through community service. Stephen made no reply.· We make regular progress reports to our manager.
A group of students made representations to the college about the poor standard of the accommodation.· I’d like to make a request.
· Didn't you make a reservation?
The offender must make restitution for the hurt that he or she has caused. I’m making some revisions to the book for the new edition.· The trade in tea made the British rich.
I’m trying to make room for a vegetable garden in the backyard.· I’m only an assistant manager – I don’t make the rules.
Jones made 32 runs this afternoon. The workforce were willing to make sacrifices in order to preserve jobs. They made sacrifices to ensure a good harvest. Captain Oates made the ultimate sacrifice in a bid to save his colleagues. (=sell something as part of your job)· A salesman may communicate perfectly well with a customer but fail to make a sale.
Martin made a brilliant save from Nichol’s shot. All small companies will need to make savings if they are to survive. She believed she had been made a scapegoat for what happened.· He will be making a new sculpture for the exhibition.
· Students should be able to make a selection from a range of reference materials.
Choose the candidate who makes the best showing in the interview.· The machine is very simple to use.
Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip. She jumped at any opportunity to make me look small. We stood around making small talk.· His comment made her smile.
The dust was making him sneeze. We made a sortie from our hotel to the open-air market.· The machine made a strange hissing sound.
(=be completely quiet)· He lay still and didn’t make a sound.
· Jack cleared a space for his newspaper on the table.
The boats are specially built for the disabled.· She gave a speech at the party conference.
We carry out spot checks on the vehicles before they leave the depot. Here’s your £10 back, so that makes us square. I’ll have one more stab at it. What do firms think they stand to gain by merging? We have to take a stand against racism.· He made a flying start at college, but then he didn't manage to keep it up.
(=say something, especially in public)· The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow.
Radiotherapy has left her permanently sterile. Is there enough evidence to make the charges stick? We’ll make a stop at the foot of the hill.· She confessed to making up the story of being abducted.
The government has made great strides in reducing poverty. Surely you’re not going to give up? I thought you were made of sterner stuff (=were more determined).· Can I make a suggestion?
His reluctance to answer my questions made me suspicious. He watched the helicopter make a sweep over the beach. everything you need to make your party go with a swing (=be chosen as a member of a team)· He was never good enough to make the team.
(=work well together as a team)· You and I make a good team.
Can I make a quick telephone call?· Measures to slow down traffic on the main street have actually made things worse.
· Neighbours say that they heard Gardiner make threats against his wife.
(=reach a place after a difficult journey) You’ll never get through – the snow’s two metres deep. Rescue teams have finally made it through to the survivors.
You’ll never get through – the snow’s two metres deep. Rescue teams have finally made it through to the survivors. (=do something, even though you are busy)· You need to make time to do things you enjoy.
· The £1,750 raised by staff has been matched by the company, making a total of £3,500.
· The biggest problem will be making the transition from one system to the other.
· She had done a translation of the poem.
(=go somewhere, and perhaps come back)· I couldn’t see him making the long trip to Minneapolis alone.
Make a left turn at the station. He made a quick U-turn and sped away. Critics accused the government of doing a U-turn on its promise to increase education spending. (=make what you say clear to other people, especially when speaking a foreign language) I’m not very good at German, but I can make myself understood.
I’m not very good at German, but I can make myself understood. (=be helpful)· Don’t just stand there – make yourself useful!
· Salt water flooded into the land making it useless for farming.
The group decided to make a video diary of the cycling trip.· The king made an official visit to Poland last year.
· I made a vow never to go near the place again.
I don’t want to make the voyage single-handed. (=to start and continue a war)· Their aim was to destroy the country’s capacity to wage war.
Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof. His smile made her go weak at the knees. Mary made us very welcome. We try to make the new students feel welcome. Six months in Scotland would make a welcome change from London. (=write one)· It is always advisable to make a will.
(=silently ask for something that you want to happen)· He blew out the candles and made a wish.
Customers can use the machine to make withdrawals of up to £250 a day. He’s been leaving work early a lot – it makes you wonder, doesn’t it?· Getting angry will just make things worse.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· To my knowledge there are currently four different makes of locator available.· A convertible drove by, but it was white and a different make.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► absence makes the heart grow fonder► make no apology for something► put in an appearance/make an appearance► you’ve made your bed and you must lie on it► not make a blind bit of difference► make/be so bold (as to do something)► make a bolt for it► make capital from/out of something► have/make common cause (with/against somebody)► make a clean breast of it► make/find common cause (with/against somebody)► somebody/something makes my flesh creep► make your blood curdle► custom-made/custom-built/custom-designed etc► make my day► the devil makes/finds work for idle hands► make a dog’s breakfast of something► make a drama out of something► make eyes at somebody/give somebody the eye► make something fast► make a good/bad fist of something► make somebody’s flesh creep/crawl► fresh-made/fresh-cut/fresh-grated etc► make a fuss/kick up a fuss (about something)► make game of somebody► can’t make head or/nor tail of something► let it be known/make it known (that)► make up leeway► somebody’s make-up► make up your mind/make your mind up► I’m not made of money► make a monkey (out) of somebody► make the most of something/get the most out of something► put/make a move on somebody► make a muck of something► new-made/new-formed/new-laid etc► make nice (with/to somebody)► (make) encouraging/optimistic etc noises (about something)► make (all) the right noises (about something)► it makes no odds► you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs► make a pig’s ear of something► make a pit stop► make false representations► have it made in the shade► make sheep’s eyes at somebody► make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear► it takes all sorts (to make a world)► make a study of something► make a virtue of something► make whoopee► all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy)► two wrongs don’t make a right
- After seeing the way Mr. Wyatt behaved at the party, I had little desire to make his acquaintance.
- I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
- Despite all his efficient calculations Donald never seemed to make allowances for this.
- Gender-free testing may mean not making allowances for women.
- Of course he made allowances for error.
- Once we make allowances for this formal difference, we can see that both accounts are making the same point.
- Remember my age and make allowance for it.
- The Crosby used to make allowances for time-wasting yahoos.
- Those who claimed a break-even or loss situation did not make allowance for home produced food.
- Where it is necessary for any goods to be sent by post please make allowance for this in your remittance.
- But I must, you are right, make amends for that.
- But the best way of making amends is to substitute for old habits new, and better, ones.
- Kids should be taught to make amends for their own mistakes.
- Nina felt in that moment that somehow she must make amends for all the wrong she had done in her life.
- Others include the cathartic process of making amends to the people you have hurt through your addiction.
- She felt in the bed for Alice's hand and squeezed it, to make amends.
- The impulse to make amends is not a bad one.
- They now have only one round-robin group match left to make amends.
- Bodie hesitated only briefly before making his apologies and walking away.
- It might be wisest to make her apologies and go home.
- Ronald Reagan turned it into an art form.
- To avoid simultaneous borrowing and depositing you should monitor how accurate your forecasting is, without turning this into an art form.
- We want to set up an attempt on the life of the President.
- I made a beeline for the food as soon as I arrived.
- At a party, I immediately make a beeline for whatever kid is there.
- Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime.
- He made a beeline for the rich cousin.
- I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe.
- If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market.
- She makes a beeline for Perry.
- The picnickers rushed off the train at Minnehaha station and made a beeline for the pavilion to claim a good table.
- It's not going to be fun, but we might as well make the best of it.
- A good travel partner laughs and makes the best of it.
- For the most part, however, he made the best of contemporary information.
- In these circumstances one makes the best of limited information.
- Jack made the best of his bad luck at being captured and found plenty to occupy his time.
- One has to make the best of a situation, after all.
- When Miihlenberg learned that it was indeed a free country, he made the best of things.
- Yet despite her palpable alienation from suburban stay-at-home motherhood, she is determined to make the best of it.
- But Vassar taught me that I could do whatever I wanted to do without making a big deal out of it.
- Because I like you, Breeze, and it makes my blood boil to think of you slaving away as you do.
- It's a subject that makes my blood boil and disappointments have left me a blister short of swearing.
- It was an infuriating trait, and it made her blood boil every time he came near.
- Thinking about it now made my blood boil.
- You know, when I think about it, it still makes my blood boil.
- But whenever she passed the wood the tales rushed back into her mind and made her blood run cold.
- Ex-inmate Tony Cohla told yesterday how the thought of ever returning to Ashworth makes his blood run cold.
- He said their evidence had made his blood run cold.
- Jones' political moves would even make a crooked politician blush.
- She uses language that would make a construction worker blush.
- But it would still make a bomb that could flatten much of a city and drench the place with fall-out.
- Dancer's fixed up for me to make a bomb coaching movie stars in Palm Springs.
- How do we do that without spreading too widely the ability to make bombs?
- Last week Kaczynski was arrested in his remote Montana cabin on a lone charge of possessing materials to make a bomb.
- Newly made bombs would replace old, and now obsolete, weapons in the stockpile.
- Note the offence of making a bomb hoax call etc. under section 51 Criminal Law Act 1977.
- Some people object to children having access to information about illegal drug use and recipes for making bombs.
- Mr. Stutzman makes no bones about his religious beliefs.
- At least he made no bones about it.
- He made no bones about displaying his artistic temperament.
- He made no bones about stating his own views or criticising theirs.
- I make no apology or make no bones about being partisan.
- The secretary was enormously dissatisfied with how some of our programs were being managed, and made no bones about it.
- These five women made no bones about national honor or scientific achievement.
- Well, the two of them had made no bones about what they thought of her.
- As soon as the guard's back was turned, they made a break for the door.
- A couple of them made a break for it.
- Ever see some one walk into a computer store, grab a floor model and make a break for it?
- He needs to go before the public and make a clean breast of it.
- Ruth made it her business to get to know the customers.
- But before you leave I suggest that you make it your business to find out.
- I made it my business to be there at dinner the following day.
- I make it my business to acquaint myself with where objects properly belong in a house.
- Increasingly, companies are making it their business to develop programs for serving both the worker and the bottom line.
- Quinn knew this because he had made it his business to know such things.
- She made it her business to find out.
- These villagers - of course they would make it their business to know anyone who was rich and whose father lived so near!
- They made it their business to worm a curl of something out of you.
- Begin by making certain that the door itself is strong enough.
- Contractors are working hard to make certain all the homes will be ready for occupation as soon as possible.
- He watched her long enough to make certain she was breathing.
- Nicholas knelt, then lifted him to the base of the wall and knelt again, to make certain.
- Reacher had made certain fine, illegal adjustments of the turbine.
- She's clearly intent on making certain that guests enjoy themselves.
- This principle, then, makes certain general predictions about acquisition.
- What position are they in to make certain the prisoners abide by the rules of their temporary release?
- The miniskirt made a comeback in the late 1980s.
- But for Jones, still troubled by injury, and Barnes, yet to make a comeback, it is still too early.
- But now at Shortwood farm in Herefordshire, the binder is making a comeback.
- But Route 66 is making a comeback.
- But since then it has been making a comeback.
- Even the poisonous dinitrophenol made a comeback.
- Not that pale faces are making a comeback.
- Rab tried to stage a comeback.
- They, too, made a comeback, winning the presidency with Jimmy Carter in 1976.
- Go on, tell him you like his new suit. It'll make his day!
- Sherry's phone call really made my day.
- Your smile makes my day.
- We were going into New York for the concert anyway, so we decided to make a day of it.
- Imagine how lovely it would be - you could take the whole family and make a day of it.
- They make a day of it, tailgating before the game and, weather permitting, after it, too.
- A real expectation that an opinion will be respected, make a difference.
- But so far, they have not found enough illegal or incorrect votes to make a difference in the DornanSanchez contest.
- Detailed costing can make the difference between an excellent idea and a ruinous one.
- I realized that she was right-and it made a difference.
- Norman Lear had a guiding vision, a belief in himself, a belief that he could make a difference.
- The more detailed analysis presented here therefore strongly suggests that the Home Support Project does make a difference.
- The World Health Report 1999: making a difference.
- Your prayers could make the difference, affecting the final outcome.
- But it makes no difference to Spiderglass what you call yourself.
- That does not mean it makes no difference to social welfare which rules we settle upon.
- I paint her face and do her hair.
- I said, I did, I was approached about who does your hair?
- It's to do with the hair.
- Now, do you want me to do your make-up, or not?
- One test of our response to the change made by age is what we decide to do about grey hair.
- She said that the day of the wedding, she should do my hair first.
- The working class adolescent of the 60s had quite a job deciding what to do with his hair.
- My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to make ends meet.
- Old people on pensions are finding it hard to make ends meet.
- With the car repairs, I just don't see how we're going to make ends meet this month.
- As a small company of 15 boys we find it hard to make ends meet.
- Non-college women with children struggling to make ends meet have a different agenda from that of single college-educated women with hot careers.
- She is unemployed and depends upon benefits to make ends meet.
- The most deprived sections of the population are finding it hard to make ends meet.
- They had no machinery for making ends meet.
- Though near the top of her earning potential, she said she is forced to work extra jobs to make ends meet.
- To make ends meet, she works for a travel company and makes dumplings for a cafeteria.
- What she saw around her in the neighborhood where we both grew up was divorce and the struggle to make ends meet.
- The hero doesn't make his entrance until Act II, Scene 2.
- With her long fur coat, she always made a dramatic entrance.
- Dominic used to love making an entrance.
- Drunk or crazy, the tall man had made an entrance worthy of Henry Irving.
- Frankie tells the audience how the Producers had wanted him to make an entrance by sliding down a fireman's pole!
- With the separation and distinction, light and life can make an entrance.
- But because of the publicity they had to make an example of Corey.
- By making an example of Holy Trinity he could punish his Jesuit adversaries and demonstrate his orthodoxy in a single swoop.
- Campbell believed he could strengthen his hand by making an example of a council member in order to demonstrate where power lay.
- Canine, on the other hand, was strongly in favor of making an example of Petersen.
- He had to make an example of the old man's insubordination, and make others fear to follow in his footsteps.
- He makes examples of a few to scare the rest.
- I think they wanted to make an example of me.
- If muggers can be deterred by punitive sentencing, then some of them must be made an example of.
- How dared he stand her up - and then get that woman to phone and make his excuses?
- I made my excuses and departed soon after that.
- I made my excuses and left before Grant Watson remembered I owed him an essay.
- I made my excuses and left.
- Two-thirds of those summoned for jury service do not turn up, some making their excuses, some not bothering.
- Valerie Jones made her excuses and left - she had had more than enough coffee.
- We made our excuses and left.
- We make our excuses, in fact.
- Sam got drunk and made an exhibition of himself as usual.
- Even the mouse and the cynic are constantly making an exhibition of themselves.
- I didn't want you making an exhibition of yourself.
- It would be dreadful if one ran out while the children were present and she made an exhibition of herself by screaming!
- Somehow or other he must surely be making an exhibition of himself.
- Everybody's waiting for the other person to make the first move.
- I'd always been attracted to her, but I was too shy to make the first move.
- Neither side is willing to make the first move in the trade talks.
- The employees made the first move to end the strike.
- And in the matter of seduction itself, once more it is the male who is expected to make the first move.
- And now Cambridge United, who recently sacked controversial manager John Beck, have made the first move.
- He had decided to do nothing further for the present and leave it to Berowne to make the first move.
- If they have upset you, perhaps they are hoping you will make the first move.
- She was damned if she was going to make the first move.
- Those weeks, not seeing him, wondering, too proud to make the first move.
- We suggest you make the first move.
- We were both trembling with desire, afraid to make the first move.
- I met Sylvester Stallone one time and made a complete fool of myself.
- A true cat is often willing to make a fool of herself, but only on her own terms.
- And why should you make a fool of yourself now by trying?
- Athletes will seldom make fools of themselves for the press.
- I have made a fool of myself.
- One thing Congress apparently can do in a bipartisan spirit is to make a fool of itself.
- She had truly made a fool of herself.
- The mature glider pilot would never hesitate to make a fool of himself in the interests of safety.
- Your biggest fear is probably the fear of making a fool of yourself and this is what is making you nervous.
- Why did you try to make a fool of me in public?
- And Jeffries then proceeded to make a fool of Marshak by never again producing a single scholarly work.
- And why should you make a fool of yourself now by trying?
- Has my host made a fool of me?
- One thing Congress apparently can do in a bipartisan spirit is to make a fool of itself.
- People got tired of interviewing him because they felt they were being made fools of.
- The mature glider pilot would never hesitate to make a fool of himself in the interests of safety.
- We were dreary and would have made fools of ourselves.
- Your biggest fear is probably the fear of making a fool of yourself and this is what is making you nervous.
- He declined to make free with her narrow loins.
- Or company directors who like to make free with their own ca-ca?
- A garland of freshly picked marigolds hung from the mirror.
- A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.
- Add the mascarpone Reheat, adding the mascarpone and correcting the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- Sure enough, inside we found some beautiful zucchini and tomatoes, freshly picked from a nearby garden.
- There were dates and a delicious bowl of freshly made cottage cheese.
- Did you make any new friends at school today?
- Her family moved a lot, and it wasn't always easy to make friends.
- The children soon made friends with the kids next door.
- Always an easy-going person, Guy had no difficulty in making friends in any situation.
- Everyone could make friends and count on seeing those friends again.
- Freddie manages to make friends with extremely shy Jessie, and their bond causes Jessie to blossom like the roses she grows.
- He even blamed them for his inability to make friends or establish ongoing relationships.
- Klein says she stays involved as editor of her high school paper, and Nyberg makes friends in the school marching band.
- Sport is more about making friends, building communities, and sharing experiences than keeping fit.
- They make friends with children in other cities without leaving town.
- Thus Ramsey found leisure to read, and write, and make friends in the diocese.
- But if you run into problems, make friends with the helpful staff at the enquiry desks. 2.
- Everybody, it seems, wanted to make friends with 18-to-49-year-old viewers.
- Freddie manages to make friends with extremely shy Jessie, and their bond causes Jessie to blossom like the roses she grows.
- Some girls show a guy they're terrific cooks - and my room-mate shows him she can make friends with his granny!
- They're starting to want to make friends with other children, but are not sure how to go about it.
- This time I tried to make friends with her.
- Stop it - I don't make fun of the way you talk, do I?
- He felt that they were making fun of him, though he could not understand why.
- I hated her because she had such a stupid name and yet no one dared make fun of her.
- I recently visited my cousin, and Joe and Steven kept making fun of me.
- Like Neil still makes fun of me.
- Q: Of the many things there are to make fun of in Martha, what struck you as the most absurd?
- The boys at school used to make fun of me because I have a crooked spine.
- They may feel very angry at peo-ple who make fun of them.
- We don't like 16-bit owners making fun of us 8-bit owners, so why should we make fun of the Spectrum?
- And if there is one thing that West London hotels particularly enjoy, it is making a fuss of Joe Jackson.
- And Katie started crying all over again just so that he would make a fuss of her.
- And making a fuss of me because they knew that my stitches had burst.
- But making a fuss of Mum shouldn't be restricted to just one day of the year!
- She was still very nervous, though Mrs. Castell knew to make a fuss of her.
- Southall waits for me now when I arrive and make a fuss of me - I can even hug Kizzy.
- That's why I made a fuss of him when we got married.
- They both want to make a go of their relationship.
- Carol found herself wishing that Fred could make a go of something.
- Discs realised maybe they could make a go of it.
- He persuaded creditors to give him three years to make a go of the garden.
- I keep expecting to hear you and Cora-Beth are making a go of it?
- Now she was set to make a go of her programming business, and nothing was going to stop her.
- She just knew she could make a go of it!
- So he made a go of permanently avoiding the issue.
- The rest of the story is that my great-grandfather could never really make a go of his life after that.
- He's just a poor country boy who made good in the city.
- Hsieh came to America as a poor teenager, but worked hard and made good.
- Ian thinks that just because he made good, everybody else can too.
- Dawn made good progress, and was soon able to stand up.
- However, although he might look a bit lost, he makes good in Year 2.
- I needed to make better pitches with runners on base...
- I started making good swings, and I became entranced by what I was doing.
- It therefore makes good sense for us to control for date of birth when looking at the effects of terminal education age.
- More separate provision is being provided and many authorities make good use of the facilities made available by voluntary organizations.
- The next afternoon, Sunday, Jody makes good on her promise.
- Their use should minimise water use to making good losses through evaporation.
- Angel One and his followers had made good their escape.
- At all events the pursuit came to a sudden halt and Henry was able to make good his escape in peace.
- By the time they had sorted out the confusion and given chase, the woman had made good her escape.
- He opened the door and prepared to make good his escape.
- Instead, she made good her escape, bolting the galley door so that he could not follow her.
- Only the timely arrival of a window-cleaner enabled Branson to make good his escape.
- Salim makes good his escape on the steamer - bound, we take it, for his bride.
- The next morning it was found that General Sedgwick had made good his escape and removed his bridges...
- He made a grab for the knife.
- He made a grab for Isaac, but wasn't quick enough.
- She dodged around him and ran into the road as he made a grab for her.
- The realization felt as if the world had made a grab at him.
- Then Rose made a grab for Evelyn's hair and started banging her head against the floor with both hands.
- Only a few athletes make the grade in professional sports.
- Only the talented few make the grade in professional golf.
- She would like to become a lawyer but she's not sure whether she'll make the grade.
- A handful of dramas make the grade but the sitcoms are failing miserably.
- About 3. 1 million families made the grade this year.
- Durham deliver PRE-SEASON thoughts on the prospects of newcomers Durham making the grade were borne out in the early weeks.
- I normally sell it straight off the combine for malting, or feed if it fails to make the grade.
- It became an aloof, lonely personal fight to make the grade.
- It decided me that I wasn't going to be good enough to make the grade.
- The best strategy is to have small males who stick like glue on the rare occasions when one makes the grade.
- Then the firm are given one year to make the grade.
- The nutritive arguments still stand and I would not make a habit of eating lots of white bread.
- The thought of a lawsuit was enough to make his hair stand on end.
- He was so close to her, his arms brushing lightly against hers, making her hairs stand on end.
- I've been hearing rumours about his methods of taming his crew ... things to make your hair stand on end.
- Some of the stories people had told me in that room would make your hair stand on end.
- Yet here he was expecting to play a part that would make her hair stand on end.
- The moisture had made his hair curl even more, and had brought out the hardiness of his complexion.
- The things he could tell you about her would make your hair curl.
- She was making hard work of plucking the goose.
- You can make hard work of an easy job if you don't know the right way to go.
- And then she's made a hash of that an'all.
- Her prolonged absence had affected his concentration, and he'd made a hash of the signature of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
- She knew she'd made a hash of the whole thing, and she'd let her tongue run away with her.
- Such variations can make hash of attempts to say anything categorical about how people respond to alcohol.
- Roosevelt towards the end of his life seemed content to make haste slowly.
- We made haste inside, horse, carriage, and all.
- When he saw Edwin Chase striding up towards them he made haste to make known one to the other.
- The tourists won't be here forever, so we'd better make hay while the sun shines.
- Woods' success has made headlines nationwide.
- Days later his passionate affair with cartoonist Sally Anne Lassoon was making headlines.
- It is the exceptions which make the headlines.
- More airplane tragedies will make the headlines.
- The problems-from bad backs to carpal tunnel syndrome to headaches-have made the headlines of every health magazine in the country.
- The story made headlines around the world and researchers believe it may have inspired the novel Lassie Come Home.
- This is evidenced by a number of recent disasters which have made the headlines.
- What has grabbed headlines this year is the issue of food safety.
- If either side is to make any headway in these negotiations, they must be prepared to compromise.
- Sylvia's teachers all say that she has made great headway this term.
- The new agreement indicated that the government was at last making headway against the terrorists.
- Achieving a standstill is vital for Heron if it is to make headway in rescheduling its debt.
- But vintners made headway last year with the publication of new federal dietary guidelines that for the first time described those benefits.
- But with ruler Mercury in direct motion from the 1st, you can make headway.
- In three sensitive areas-tax administration, education and pensions-Jospin found it impossible to make headway.
- Labour has not made headway with that point.
- The trouble is that small boats make headway a lot faster than big governments.
- This option largely failed to make headway for many of the basic theoretical reasons that were outlined in Chapter 2.
- To put that off, she needed to make headway that would be noticed in the real world.
- I was making heavy weather of it but dared not rest for the cold.
- So it is not surprising that adolescents sometimes make heavy weather of the whole process.
- Some publishers are making heavy weather of 1992.
- Lindbergh made history when he flew across the Atlantic in 1927.
- Christie in with the in-crowd Zola ... about to make history or just history?
- He then walked off, having made television history-and, one might say, having made history good television.
- It made history, becoming the highest-rated television program ever.
- Maybe they knew this was their big moment, their chance to make history.
- The 1995 Legislature made history by getting half way there.
- While Powell provided the drama, Lewis simply made history on the fifth day of the Olympic Trials.
- You can not make histories, you can not write books without order.
- The cost of the house repairs made a big hole in my savings.
- Make yourselves at home. Would you like a cup of coffee?
- Cynthia, he thought, did not have much trouble making herself at home.
- Here, sit down and make yourself at home.
- Nothing like making yourself at home.
- Perspective 6: People make themselves at home throughout the solar system.
- She had to make herself at home, somehow.
- She pulled off her hat, she made herself at home.
- They float right through the glass and make themselves at home.
- Two weeks later a young married couple were the new tenants filling the house, making themselves at home.
- He had done his best to make Harvey feel at home.
- It is our duty to make them feel at home here.
- Or some chum of Matt's put it there to make him feel at home.
- The g was less, and that made me feel at home.
- Tourists too can expect a right Royal welcome, for the traditional friendliness of the islanders makes everyone feel at home.
- If dishonoured her, must then make an honest woman of her?
- In the first, the discursive, the secondary process makes inroads into the primary process.
- Meanwhile, the big construction companies are trying to grow by making inroads into turf traditionally held by medium-size builders.
- Rodrigo and Motamid rapidly began to make inroads into the border territory separating the Caliphates of Saragossa and Lerida.
- The focus of interest here is the extent to which the building societies are likely to make inroads into traditional banking business.
- With Obote making inroads into its power, Buganda attempts to secede.
- With six shoes under £37, Diadora is likely to make inroads into the budget end of the market.
- There's nothing wrong with your hair, so stop making an issue out of it.
- For example, the government might make an issue of 100,000 ninety-one-day bills, each at a discount of 1,000.
- He would make an issue of his right to certain beliefs.
- However, do not make an issue of refusing a drink.
- I have not chosen to make an issue of such distinctions here.
- The secretary of state occasionally complains in public about this; no other official makes an issue of it.
- Try not to make an issue of it, Dubner said.
- My mother always makes a joke of everything.
- He makes a joke of the injury because, at 59, it is an inconvenience rather than a disaster.
- I'd made a joke of it.
- That readiness to make a joke of life had been temporarily eclipsed.
- We made a joke of it, the way Charles always came loaded with books on some new subject.
- You had your own reasons for making the call, and why not make a joke out of it?
- Alexander recalled making a killing in the stock market in the '80s.
- He had made a killing on the stock exchange that morning.
- Vito's a debonair middle-aged New Yorker, who's made a killing in advertising.
- After making a killing on other Trump casino bonds, he sold them recently.
- Boy, if you only knew what corporate insiders knew, you could make a killing on a stock, right?
- But an on-the-ball whisky shop could make a killing with its special EC-label malt Scotch at £27.70 a bottle.
- Buy speculative stuff and you can make a killing or get killed, depending which way the wind blows.
- Not strongly enough to kill me for that, but certainly strongly enough to make killing me satisfying in that respect also.
- They're a safe investment, but in love you can make a killing overnight.
- They should make a killing today.
- He makes himself known with a tiny, metallic clink-clink-clink from within the bushes.
- Jaq daydreamed about a subsequent year when Baal Firenze had first made himself known.
- My superior self was working out a way to approach and make myself known.
- To leave was to admit defeat in this peculiar ritual of making myself known.
- With that you will make yourself known.
- Your five minutes only start when you make yourself known.
- "Could you finish this by tomorrow?" "Don't make me laugh."
- But this arbitrary division of the country has not made life easier for either the North or the South.
- Having to adopt the fast-track method made life difficult for all three.
- Jim was uninterested in learning the kind of ecclesial footwork that would have made life easier for himself and his parish.
- Latecomers, however, do make life difficult - and unnecessarily expensive.
- The lack of economic statistics has made life difficult for economists and money managers for the past few weeks.
- There's no greater pleasure than handing over money to a local supplier who helps make life easier.
- To make life easier in the future, will you be publishing an index?
- With the advent of electrics, journey times were to be halves, as well as making life easier for locomotive crews.
- It is shocking that anyone could make light of child abuse.
- Amy tried to make light of it to Amelia and Muriel, who inevitably found out.
- He talked of the future; he made light of the present and its difficulties until Lucy lost sight of them too.
- I didn't mean to make light of your problems.
- It sounds as if she is making light of the suffering of the men, which is very real.
- Voice over Nuclear Electric were making light of the delay and praised the way the mock emergency was being handled.
- When they were mentioned, they were usually made light of, or glossed over.
- You can not entirely make light of such demonstrations.
- But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.
- It makes light work of a complex process thanks to a series of easy-to-use wizards.
- Or making light work of the Mall in London.
- Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
- We made love all afternoon.
- Billy was on top of Valencia, making love to her.
- It sickened her that she could have made love with Tom and be able to remember nothing of it.
- Next time we make love I want it perfect, with all the time in the world for each other.
- Not all people who make love want to have a baby.
- They lie on a mattress in the living room and make love by candlelight.
- Would they make love all day at some hot, steamy house somewhere in this glittering cosmopolitan city?
- Accompanied by his wife and stepson, he headed south, leaving his mark as a burglar.
- But the company left its mark.
- His great predecessors made their marks with bold deeds.
- Inevitably, perhaps, Jasper Johns's renowned Target is here and undeniably yet again succeeds in making its mark.
- It was here in Iowa in 1988 that the new religious right first made its mark in national politics.
- Its competition made their marks by being faster and easier to use.
- Stop Hinkley Expansion had made its mark.
- The grey streets of London and a Western society on which the permissive 1960s had made its mark were small compensation.
- Being on a Kindertransport was, in itself, a traumatic experience that left its mark on otherwise balanced and healthy children.
- Growing up in the shadow of Olivier had already left its mark on Richard professionally.
- History is what you live and it leaves its mark on how you die.
- I was only a boy of ten at the time, but it left its mark on me too.
- It's bound to leave its mark on a man.
- So Hackney has left its mark on the history of madness.
- A bird that thought so and decided to make a meal of it would quickly die.
- Although he made a meal of applying the finish, the ball eventually finished in the net.
- And make a meal of the soccer, with Swindon verses West Ham in the live match on Sunday.
- Bruce Davidson was making a meal of explaining a straight forward case essentially because he was trying to impress Catherine Crane.
- By the marks in the sand, it had been felled by a falcon, which made a meal of its flesh.
- Looking for a creative way to make a meal out of leftover scraps of ham, turkey or pork roast?
- The police would go through the motions, but they wouldn't make a meal of it.
- You realise then, well enough, that making a meal of plants can demand both skill and knowledge.
- As he came in, I made a mental note of where he put the keys.
- I let the remark pass, but made a mental note for myself.
- I said nothing to Liz, but made a mental note to ask her sister about it later.
- She made a mental note to call Marcia when she got home.
- Child circled the classroom, making mental notes of good or negative parenting behavior he would discuss with the adults later.
- He made a mental note of the byline above the Globe articles, Frank Dougherty, then sifted through the newspaper photographs.
- He made a mental note of the number of coaches and freight cars.
- He made a mental note to buy another chair.
- He made a mental note to call her and arrange a time to meet, away from her parents.
- I let the subject pass and made a mental note for myself.
- Just make a mental note of what is around.
- The student should look out for them and make a mental note of their fascinating and beautiful effect.
- And Igot drunk, made merry, in this house of sorrow.
- It's the elderly Morkan sisters' annual Yuletide fete, where three generations gather each year to make merry.
- My father and I made merry over the Devil and the folly of believing in him as we supposed many did.
- An explosion would have made a mess of them, and matchsticks of that tub.
- Convinced of his own plainness, Graham is here engaged in taking Jenny out and making a mess of kissing her.
- Hands were wrung in every quarter at the prospect of homosexuals making a mess of this fine, strong outfit.
- He made a mess of things in the park, but it's the first time he's got it wrong.
- If I make a mess of it that woman is going to be so glad.
- Most people make a mess of handling money.
- She made a mess of her life.
- The shell hit the roof of the building and made a mess of the inside of the building.
- A hostile Public Prosecutor would make mincemeat of her.
- It made mincemeat of CoreTest, returning data transfer rates in excess of 1.5Mb/sec.
- She insisted on him staying through my visit, and he made mincemeat of my arguments.
- This book makes mincemeat of the idea that Reagan was a dunce, amiable or otherwise.
- Fred just loves to make mischief.
- Along with Win, he was for ever making mischief.
- Or the pookas, emerged on this Christmas Eve to make mischief?
- Circuit judge John Lee, 65, told a court that all men suffer because women enjoy making their lives a misery.
- In Dinny's code, if you beat some one in a fight you made their life misery for as long as possible.
- It makes my life a misery.
- My supervisor has made my life a misery.
- She really was making his life a misery.
- The roadworks are making their lives a misery.
- Why did they have to make his life a misery?
- Make no mistake about it - I am not going to put up with this anymore.
- And make no mistake about it, she knew I was there.
- And make no mistake, the family works overtime to make its instructions felt.
- And make no mistake, there will be plenty of bets.
- I tried to make no mistakes, but they called me naughty every moment of the day.
- In the second 250 race Robert made no mistakes, leading all the way to win from McCallen and Coulter.
- The Pinot Noirs from Burgundy are often expensive, make no mistake.
- As I told you once, we all make mistakes in our youth.
- The weather, fickle over this western peninsula, makes mock of the forecasters.
- He had stolen the best months of her life and made a mockery of her love.
- These endless appeals and delays make a mockery of justice.
- But Labourpoliticians and women's groups accused him of making a mockery of the Government's efforts to tackle domestic violence.
- By being slow to drop the rates, the banks make a mockery of the Government's policy.
- Excluding the Balts would make a mockery of expansion.
- Large jury awards are making a mockery of the justice system, we are told.
- She had betrayed both him and me, and made a mockery of her feelings; of the entire tragedy itself.
- The losing Pittsburgh Steelers for making a mockery of their underdog status.
- The Western world is making a mockery of us.
- They have always been unseemly, since they make a mockery of the moral values they purport to uphold.
- Experts and city officials agree there's money to be made in the casino business.
- And there's money in being the best.
- And there's money in it.
- I love airline food and further suspect that there's money in it somewhere.
- She was only five minutes late! You're making a mountain out of a molehill.
- The thought of bacon and eggs made her mouth water.
- Acidity: this is the quality in lemon juice that makes your mouth water.
- It fair makes your mouth water.
- It made your mouth water even though you'd seen how it was made!
- Just thinking about it made his mouth water.
- The Brewhouse Theatre offers year-round entertainment and a wide choice of restaurants make your mouth water.
- The thought of a sandwich made her mouth water.
- "The dog won't touch you," she said , "unless you make a move towards me."
- He made a move to kiss me, but I turned away.
- Club vice president Dwight Clark said the team could make a move as early as Saturday.
- Even when the Leafs have made moves, you wonder.
- He's impressed a number of Premier League managers but Venables will be the first to make a move.
- He dribbled off some time before making a move on Lott, who tripped on a player behind him while backpedaling.
- He showed his empty hands, made a move, and displayed a pair of glass earrings.
- Nobody makes a move to stop him.
- Tell the truth or the law will be here before you can make a move.
- What none of the trio could get used to was Evelyn's continued refusal to make a move to clarify her situation.
- And in the matter of seduction itself, once more it is the male who is expected to make the first move.
- And now Cambridge United, who recently sacked controversial manager John Beck, have made the first move.
- He had decided to do nothing further for the present and leave it to Berowne to make the first move.
- If they have upset you, perhaps they are hoping you will make the first move.
- She was damned if she was going to make the first move.
- Those weeks, not seeing him, wondering, too proud to make the first move.
- We suggest you make the first move.
- We were both trembling with desire, afraid to make the first move.
- The company has made much of its environmental advances.
- Feminists in particular make much of the social disadvantage under which women suffer.
- He makes much of contacts with social scientists in allied fields.
- In those interviews, Margaret Thatcher has made much of science and technology.
- Is he wise to say, and make much of it, that people come up and tell him so?
- Mrs Thatcher has made much of Britain's scientific brilliance and innovative poverty.
- Prevention education has been unable to halt this behavior, or even to make much of a dent in it.
- She knows the team is too young and too raw to make much of a showing this season.
- So far they are not making much of a fist of it.
- Apparently Bradford is interested in having it and Bristol has also made noises about it.
- I made noises about the absence of a bank in this so-called international airport; but what choice did I have?
- It was extended, but the Provisionals continued to make noises about renewing the violence.
- Apparently Bradford is interested in having it and Bristol has also made noises about it.
- I made noises about the absence of a bank in this so-called international airport; but what choice did I have?
- It was extended, but the Provisionals continued to make noises about renewing the violence.
- Kirchberg is where the peace and quiet is worth making a noise about.
- A voice which ordered the clocks back, which made a nonsense of time.
- Actions in nuisance, if successful, would make a nonsense of the whole scheme.
- Besides, the advent of a National Lottery next year could make a nonsense of the strategy's premises about funding.
- How it rained in Arbroath; trying to see through curtains of falling water makes a nonsense of note-taking.
- However, this makes nonsense of the notion of having word units stored at this level.
- It is just electricity that makes a nonsense of natural design.
- They omitted from their calculations two factors which were to make a nonsense of their plans.
- He made a mental note to call her and arrange a time to meet, away from her parents.
- He makes a mental note to call Keith a second time at 7:15.
- I made a note to myself to check for the box.
- I made a note to myself to come back in early spring to get scions for grafting.
- I made a mental note to ask about that.
- Mentally, I make a note to have the boy checked by our pediatrician.
- Thinking of that, he made a mental note to burn it in the morning.
- Vickie makes a note to raise the issue when she attends the management meeting.
- At this last, Seton left them, to make for his own castle near Cockenzie, with his terrible news.
- Brucha has lived in his off-trail shack for 14 years, and in that time, he has made it his own.
- Her sincerity made me doubt my own version of events.
- Over the years he continued to make something distinctively his own of the solo that he thought of as a poem.
- Some researchers have been able to make use of their own skills to gain access to a group.
- The exquisite creation they had made of their own lives blinded them to the aspirations of less fortunate men and women.
- The shape it made created its own following silence, and they sat, both in the ease of it.
- Wonder if this might be right moment to make arrangements for my own.
- And the examiner was arrested only after he made passes at a military policeman's wife.
- Had he made a pass at her?
- He made a pass at me once.
- It seemed odd that he loathed her with such intensity and yet had made a pass at her.
- Men who made passes at her were not rude ruffians but agents of evil river spirits.
- Nigel told Eleanor that he despised her for making a pass at him.
- Some said he'd made a pass at Stella, others said he'd made a pass at Dempster.
- The last thing she had wanted was for Luke to make a pass at her.
- A long time ago, I made peace with the state of Virginia and the South...
- For almost 20 years, she struggled to make peace with the past.
- Her main motive was simple: to retrieve the ring and thereby enable Rick to make peace with his family.
- Only Alik seems to have made peace with his upbringing.
- Some ODers even made peace with Theory X executives who were willing to back their efforts.
- He did not make his pile opening bazaars you feel sure.
- Then gently place the children into the helter-skelter, and make a pile of mats at the bottom.
- Kramer wondered if she was worth making a play for.
- Left alone for a few minutes on Vik's birthday, Karen makes a play for Steve.
- Surely only the most decadent of aristocrats would make a play for another woman while his wife was in the same room.
- Kramer wondered if she was worth making a play for.
- Left alone for a few minutes on Vik's birthday, Karen makes a play for Steve.
- Surely only the most decadent of aristocrats would make a play for another woman while his wife was in the same room.
- Bridget made a point of thanking each of us for the gift.
- He makes a point of letting his congregation know he takes care of his children.
- He seemed to make a point of taking two steps backward for every one step forward.
- Hitachi is expected to make a point of integration, management and directory synchronisation.
- It's a spectacular scene and I make a point of leaving my dictation and watching through the curtains each evening.
- Kramer braced and made a point of looking tough and bored.
- They'd made a point of it.
- They made a point of recruiting fledgling Latino engineers into the organization.
- Finally, Mr Shapiro points out, practice makes perfect.
- Whatever caulk you use, remember that practice makes perfect.
- Bruce wasted little time making his presence felt by scoring in the first ten minutes of the game.
- A sense of urgency begins to make its presence felt.
- After two miles of road, and maybe the first blisters and unknown muscles making their presence felt, came the test!
- But Kiker quickly made his presence felt.
- Eva was more used to making her presence felt.
- In music, art, architecture, and so on, they make their presence felt.
- She was a very pretty girl and made her presence felt almost at once.
- Some ant cuckoo females make their presence felt in more dramatic fashion.
- There were also other things moving around and making their presence felt.
- It made me want to puke.
- It makes me want to puke, except I did enough of that last Saturday night!
- It makes you want to puke.
- Orange juice is acidic, that made me puke.
- The stuff was either rubbish, or twee, or so boring it made you want to puke.
- A glance at the provisions of the Convention makes interesting reading.
- He also has a collection of Rentokil news letters going back to his early days which made for fascinating reading after dinner.
- His observations may make interesting reading.
- In the context of the £33 million earmarked for 20 City Technology Colleges, that figure makes interesting reading.
- Its Report was published in 1867 and makes fascinating reading.
- The guidance, when it appears, should make interesting reading.
- The report I commissioned on you makes for interesting reading.
- This, unlike the first one, makes interesting reading, and is referred to continually.
- I make it a rule not to take friends on as clients.
- I make it a rule to go at least three times.
- In fact, he made it a rule never to make any friend who could not be useful to him.
- Since I have made it a rule not to lie to a client, I assume reciprocal honesty from him.
- They made it a rule that she was never to be alone.
- Already soaked, he decided he would make a run for it.
- Bothshe has sized them up as well-are strong and quite capable of catch ing her if she makes a run for it.
- Debbie saw her uptown train and decided to make a run for it.
- If you were Brimmer, how would you plan an escape if you ever had to make a run for it?
- Riney decided to make a run for it and escaped, crashing through a glass window in the process.
- Then she could jump out and make a run for it.
- They're going to make a run for it, she thought.
- Through her tears she saw Garry scaling the wall as he made a run for it.
- As the race started, Dettori decided to make the running.
- Busy Martin Ling made the running.
- Collins made the running down the left and found Slater at the back-post.
- Hodkinson, encouraged by his corner, was now making all the running.
- Painfully and in the open she had to make all the running.
- That was precisely what women had done in the past - sit back and wait for men to make the running.
- The wary fighter backs off from you and so must be encouraged to make all the running.
- When this is so, a visit will always go well if they are allowed to make the running.
- For the next few days I made myself scarce, hoping his bad mood would pass.
- When Gary and Clare began to argue, Reg decided to make himself scarce.
- You'd better make yourselves scarce before the manager gets here.
- For the next few days I made myself scarce, hoping that his displeasure was temporary.
- He generally makes himself scarce in his room with his computer.
- He has refused to speak to Hundley and is making himself scarce at the Delta Center to local reporters.
- I didn't wait to be told twice and I made myself scarce.
- I made myself scarce as quickly as I could.
- Maggie had made herself useful to her stepmother by running the house, and yet continued to make herself scarce.
- The Magistrate, mortified, had made himself scarce.
- Marge made no secret of her dislike for Terry.
- Andersen made no secret of infatuations with women, notably with the singer Jenny Lind.
- But she made no secret of her opinion of his running again.
- I made no secret of my disgust at the way people were behaving.
- Regan makes no secret of the fact that he is not merely indulging in theoretical philosophy.
- The bank had made no secret of their dismay over Virgin's venture into airlines.
- The people of the North made no secret of their dismay over the way things were going.
- They broke or brushed aside the obstacles that stood in their way, and made no secret of paying any necessary bribes.
- They know about her, of course: I made no secret of it.
- His arguments seem to make sense.
- It doesn't make sense to drive if you can walk.
- It just doesn't make sense to keep all these people on the payroll.
- It made sense for Sam to live nearer the college.
- It may not make sense to rebuild the houses damaged by the floods.
- It would make sense for the parents to be involved in this discussion.
- Read this and tell me if it makes sense.
- Stern made the deal because it made good business sense.
- There are parts of the plan that simply don't make sense.
- As the people with formal authority, they were accountable for making sense of and integrating the varied agendas of their constituencies.
- Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous.
- Everyone acknowledged that the recommendations made sense.
- How do you make sense out of the many conflicting issues and statements about the political world that confront you each day?
- It makes sense to keep such information on file for quick reference.
- On the whole, it made sense.
- So it might make sense to pay off part of her mortgage.
- Strange to tell, even in an era of government downsizing it can make sense to build new federal office space.
- Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous.
- Evelyn stretched out on her back and stared into the dark, trying to make sense of the day's events.
- How can human beings in normal conversation makes sense of 5,000 words an hour of confusing, semi-organized information?
- It is not easy to make sense of the maze of facts and figures concerning the settlements.
- No wonder the new managers found it difficult to make sense of and define their new role.
- They were arriving in their World Humanities class unable to make sense of a literary text.
- This often happens when independent organizations seek to make sense of different providers offering the same service.
- We do advise you to dig out the manual that came with your modem to help make sense of the relevant commands.
- Carmen would have made short work of Michael too.
- Fourth placed Guisborough made short work of the opposition at Saltburn.
- Guernsey made short work of the opposition when they won the event on home soil in 1990.
- He made short work of the remainder of his lunch, pushed his chair from the table, and stood up.
- It is fair to warn anglers that thousands of crabs soon make short work of rag and lugworm.
- It made short work of our Windows performance tests, WinTach, clocking up an impressive index of over 9.3.
- The second game we pull away early and make short work of it.
- These cannibalistic tadpoles make short work of one of their siblings.
- He's so cute it makes me sick.
- It's enough to make you sick, the way they treat old people.
- Another helping will make you sick.
- But it made me sick and dizzy, so I didn't take it.
- Finally, the very thought of one more sweet and sticky mouthful would make him sick.
- He said riding in the ambulance made him sick.
- I was too young to exercise my intellectual force to demolish prejudices that made me sick.
- It made you sick to your stomach.
- It was the suspense that was making me sick.
- The shocking stills above are from the 1992 film and show the Ally McBeal star making herself sick after a binge.
- Finally, the very thought of one more sweet and sticky mouthful would make him sick.
- I was too young to exercise my intellectual force to demolish prejudices that made me sick.
- It made him sick to go to Horatia's bed, but he hadn't shirked the task.
- It makes you sick, you know.
- It makes you so sick that you lose the baby.
- Shortly afterwards she made herself sick.
- Still, for a long time, Helen would not, which they both thought would make her sick.
- To be honest, it made me sick to my stomach.
- The thought of him touching me just makes my skin crawl.
- It made her skin crawl, the deference.
- The woman made his skin crawl.
- They make the skin crawl like it is on fire, even as it is bathed in sweat.
- Get me a drink, and make it snappy.
- As with all young people she had to make something of herself before she could offer anything to anyone else.
- He looked like a man who might be able to make something of himself if a good woman took him in hand.
- Most ladies maids try to make something of themselves.
- She began to think of it as he, and wondered if he would make something of himself later on in life.
- She too wanted her boys to make something of themselves.
- She was totally uninterested in the proposition that a man ought to make something of himself.
- The one with the ambition and the talent and the brains to really make something of herself.
- Uncle Allen had made something of himself by 1932.
- Jody made a complete spectacle of herself by getting drunk at the wedding.
- However, it was obvious that she was intent on making a spectacle of herself.
- She did not rant or rave or otherwise make a spectacle of herself.
- They didn't make a spectacle of themselves.
- You're simply making a spectacle of yourself.
- You and your so-called friends make spectacles of yourselves at the party, litter the garden with debris and vandalise this fountain.
- Cameron Diaz made a big splash in "The Mask."
- As a team, the two made splashes with the Royalton and Paramount hotels in New York.
- He was going to make a splash the nature of which was still to be determined.
- How could such a one as Hatton restrain himself from making a splash?
- To make a splash in this town it takes a revolutionary concept or a multimillion-dollar decor.
- You could always make a splash at your local pool.
- The sail had been a hindrance, making sport of me at each whim of the wind, so I lowered it.
- I should have mentioned that Joe Lawley and Graham Lloyd have already made a start with tree clearance.
- In the 1980s, we made a start, privatising those industries Government ran so badly.
- It was decided therefore, to make a start upon upgrading the existing fleet by adopting improved technology wherever possible.
- Mailing designs home to be printed on samples sewn by his mum, Wells made a start in sports couture.
- Nick made a start at restoring the ravaged wreck, but sadly died before much was done.
- Now we are pledged to cut tax rates again - and have made a start on the road to 20p Income Tax.
- That's why we should now make a start on reminding ourselves of the relevance of our own particular life story.
- We have paper and ink here - make a start now if you have not already.
- But Bastide was made of sterner stuff.
- But it seems to us that hypocrisy should be made of sterner stuff.
- In the years separating the two Great Wars women were made of sterner stuff.
- Miller seemed about to choke on his drink, but Floyd was made of sterner stuff.
- The female characters, too, are made of sterner stuff than the quick-witted schemers of Figaro.
- The visitors seem to be made of sterner stuff.
- This time, however, the opposition was made of sterner stuff.
- Mulroney agreed that a blockade may be necessary to make the sanctions stick.
- The case never got to trial, because the police didn't think they could make the charges stick.
- It's financial clout that counts or, failing that, kicking up a stink.
- It's for your protection, so that you have the union behind you if Mellowes kicks up a stink.
- It will still contain plenty of business and mortgage borrowers to kick up a stink about base rates.
- Before the steel skeleton, tall buildings were made of stone.
- The floors throughout the house are made of stone, including upstairs!
- These were people who showed courage, faith, and were an example to all by making the supreme sacrifice.
- We felt that it was a great tribute to us and all our many comrades who made the supreme sacrifice.
- You made the supreme sacrifice of your life for your work last night, so don't be shy about admitting it.
- I know I asked you before, but I just wanted to make sure.
- He just makes sure that everyone in his team knows the job they have to do and the accountabilities they hold.
- He must take full responsibility for making sure his requirements are met.
- I checked the phone cord and made sure it was plugged in correctly.
- If you missed the Contest of Champions this year, make sure you don't in 1993.
- If your cheesemonger cuts a Swaledale for the person in front of you, make sure that you take a piece as well.
- Once you have issued the invitation it is important to make sure that the photographers will be able to do their job.
- So next time you hit the road make sure it doesn't hit back.
- We must go at once to make sure.
- It was Arbor Day, and their teacher, Miss Ellis, made a big thing out of it.
- After working with him for five years, I still don't know what makes him tick.
- As a teacher, you need to get to know your students, find out what makes them tick.
- Nobody can figure out what makes him tick.
- But identifying them, learning about their behaviour and distribution and understanding what makes them tick, requires some enjoyable investigation.
- But they also have ideas about how the social world works and what makes its inhabitants tick.
- He's always been interested in what makes people tick.
- I would listen to what makes you tick and what you like and then be me with those characteristics.
- It's like reading a biography of a favourite author to learn what makes them tick.
- Jody has thought a lot about what makes Red tick.
- Try to figure out what makes him tick.
- Who are these men and what makes them tick?
- Once we got on the freeway, we made good time.
- After the ferry incident, we make good time.
- But DeLatorre, leading the convoy, made better time than he expected.
- I made good time back over the motorway.
- I was no weight, we made good time.
- The weather was not too promising, but we made good time and were soon at the first terrace.
- They made good time thereafter, considering the darkness, encountering no problems.
- We had made good time and had to ease speed to avoid closing the island in darkness.
- We were making good time through the foothills.
- The mere sight of him was enough to make McAllister's toes curl.
- When the doors open, customers make tracks for the sale items.
- A deer makes tracks in the snow.
- When they were well out of the way we made tracks for home and I looked forward to a quiet evening.
- Well, that makes two of us, Hilary thought with a little smile as she sat at the table.
- It's a shame that teachers don't make use of the new computer lab.
- At this point we make use of the homogeneity and isotropy of the space.
- For though neither empiricism nor idealism are satisfactory in themselves, Ishmael does make use of both.
- I also had a suspicious, ungenerous feeling about the reluctance of the white teachers to make use of more realistic books.
- Often we use a contractor to make use of the most-up-to-date machinery around.
- One has to think twice before one orders a cup of coffee, in case one's making use of one's position.
- Some other mammals do make use of bedding, it's true.
- We must make use of microelectronic technology.
- With tight defence budgets, Trinidad is trying to change the law to make use of seized assets a priority.
- But Simon does not merely make a virtue of necessity.
- But since response from ministers by the 1840s was extremely circumspect the reformers were probably making a virtue of necessity.
- For example, to make water, burn one weight of hydrogen with eight of oxygen.
- How often should I make water changes, and how should I mix the salt?
- I can not pass water without a forgotten claimant reaching for what is his.
- Pollutions which are high in suspended solids make water appear murky and leave deposits on the beds and banks of watercourses.
- The highest-performance combination of rocket propellants is hydrogen and oxygen, which burn to make water.
- The same device, run backwards, reacts hydrogen and oxygen together to make water and generate electrical power.
- Topping up is by a hose, placed soas to pass water through the filter before reaching the pond.
- Zubrin proposes using the Sabatier process to react hydrogen with carbon dioxide to make water vapor and methane.
- Lora can do what ever she wants at work as long as she doesn't make waves.
- Although the full portent of that legislation has yet to sink in, it is already making waves.
- And, after a spell of obscurity, Sidney Bechet was making waves again.
- Council to make waves at show A NORTH-EAST council is hoping to make waves at a top boat show.
- The desire not to make waves is a particularly depressing and insipid form of self-censorship.
- The youngsters hoping to make waves in Barcelona.
- What gradually emerged was a project that is still making waves in economics.
- With men and women like Anderson, Davis, Drew, and Randolph, blacks made waves during the war.
- As I made my way back to the Métro I felt a sort of heightened awareness.
- Bleeped for a naughty word during the telecast, Morissette did not make her way backstage to answer questions.
- Christine says, not knowing what to expect from the party making its way down the street.
- Dragging the door shut, she made her way towards the stairs.
- Finally she turned round and, slowly and very reluctantly, began to make her way back towards the house.
- Rising slowly like an automaton, she made her way over to the counter and picked up the receiver.
- Slowing to seventy, he made his way home.
- When that evening she made her way up to Helen's flat, she found that Edward was there.
- As people shuffled backward to make way for the procession, others were pushed against the platform.
- Is there any point in opening a book on who our Howard will drop to make way for rodders.
- The crowd opens up and makes way for us.
- The Glamorgan opener drops down to vice-captain to make way for Yorkshire's Martyn Moxon.
- The Invisible Man will have to make way for the Insubstantial Man.
- Two: who has to go to make way for him?
- But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.
- Carmen would have made short work of Michael too.
- Fourth placed Guisborough made short work of the opposition at Saltburn.
- Guernsey made short work of the opposition when they won the event on home soil in 1990.
- It is fair to warn anglers that thousands of crabs soon make short work of rag and lugworm.
- It made short work of our Windows performance tests, WinTach, clocking up an impressive index of over 9.3.
- The second game we pull away early and make short work of it.
- Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
- She was making hard work of plucking the goose.
- You can make hard work of an easy job if you don't know the right way to go.
- I'll make sure they approve your application if you make it worth my while.
- I didn't want to lend Terry my car, but he said he'd make it worth my while.
- The basketball federation in Kuwait offered him a coaching job, and made it worth his while.
- He also has a lucrative five-year contract at Hilton that makes it worth his while to stick around.
- Obviously he would promise to make it worth your while.
WORD FAMILYnounmakeremakemakermakingverbmakeremakeadjectiveunmade
1[countable] the name of a particular product or of the company that makes it: What make is your car?make of It’s one of the most popular makes of satellite phone on the market.2be on the make informal to be trying to get money or power – used to show disapproval: He was just a salesman on the make.