make it some place

make it (to something or some place)

To arrive (at some thing or location) successfully or on time. I can't believe we made it—I thought for sure that we would miss the flight! We only made it to the concert a few minutes before it was supposed to begin. I don't think I can make it back to camp—you go on without me!See also: make, something

make it (to) some place

to reach some place; to be able to attend an event at a place. I couldn't make it to the party. He didn't think his car could make it to Cleveland.See also: make, place