“make a”

The following 65 entries include the term make a.

Entries 16–30 of 65
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make a clean breast of

phrase

: to speak openly and honestly about (something that previously has been lied about or kept secret)

make a comparison

phrase

: to say that two or more things or people are similar

make a complete/full recovery

phrase

: to recover fully : to have no lasting health problems

make a dash for

phrase

: to run quickly to

make a day/night/morning/afternoon/evening of it

phrase

: to continue with an enjoyable activity during all of (a day/night/morning/afternoon/evening)

make a deposit

phrase

: to put some money in a bank account

make a difference

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: to cause a change : to be important in some way

make a discrimination

phrase

: to recognize a difference

make a dive for

phrase

: to make a sudden jump or movement toward (something that is on or near the ground)

make a donation

phrase

: to give something to help a person, a cause, etc. : make a contribution

make a fashion statement

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: to be fashionable in a bold way

make a federal case out of

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: to become very upset or angry about (something that is not important)

make a fool of oneself

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: to behave in a very foolish or silly way

make a fool (out) of

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: to cause (someone) to look stupid or foolish

make a fresh/new start

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: to start a new life

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