Pinkertonism
noun
The use of Pinkertons or private policemen.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Hornellsville (New York) Weekly Tribune.
- make oneself master of
- make oneself (or one's presence) felt
- make oneself scarce
- make oneself useful
- make one's excuses
- make one's mark
- make (one's) peace
- make one's point
- make one's presence felt
- make one's way
- make or break
- make (or kick up) a row
- make (or lose or spend) money hand over fist
- make (or open) a book
- make (or pull) a face (or faces)
- make (or put in) an appearance
- make out
- makeover
- make play with
- maker
- make ready
- maker's mark
- makerspace
- maker-up
- maker-upper