make it up to smb
1make — I n. (colloq.) search for gain or sexual favors on the make (he s always on the make) II v. 1) (A) ( to propose ) she made an offer to us; or: she made us an offer 2) (C) ( to prepare ) make an omelet for me; or: make me an omelet 3) (d; intr.)… …
2make a pass at — (smb) make romantic advances to a member of the opposite sex He was fired because he made a pass at one of the women who he works with …
3make it up to — (smb) do something for someone to compensate for an unfulfilled promise or debt I can t go with you to the game tonight but I will make it up to you later …
4make room for — (smb/smth) arrange space for He made room for the new computer in the spare room …
5bring home the importance of smth to smb — make someone fully realize something He was unable to bring home the importance of arriving early for the meeting …
6draw smb out — make a person talk or tell something She was very quiet but we finally were able to draw her out so that she would join the party …
7get smb down — make (someone) unhappy, cause discouragement The long commuting time has begun to get her down so she wants to quit her job …
8give smb a hard time — make trouble for someone, tease She was giving her boyfriend a hard time about his new haircut …
9give smb one's word — make a promise or assurance He gave me his word that he would meet me at the library …
10hit smb between the eyes — make a strong impression on someone, surprise greatly Her incredible performance really hit me between the eyes …
