make up to (someone)
idiom
British, informal + disapproving
: to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for oneself
an employee who's always making up to the boss
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The high demand for U.S. work visas is not entirely surprising: American companies received 43% of all global startup funding last year, and senior engineers can make up to $208,000 a year, according to the report.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
The government could make up to $11 billion in loans available as well, plus a federal investment tax credit of up to 25% of certain expenses.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024
Smith’s contract gives him an opportunity to make up to $1.96 million annually in progressive bonuses.
—Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2024
Who qualifies for medical debt cancelation in Arizona? Arizonans who make up to 400% of the federal poverty level or whose medical debt is 5% or more of their annual income are eligible.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
In India, over 99% of total MSMEs qualify as micro-enterprises that make up to 630.5 lakh enterprises.
—Cindy Gordon, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Last year, the total was 10 million pies produced on a line that can make up to 50,000 pizzas a day.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Ultimately, Moore could make up to $3.5 million in incentives if Michigan were to repeat as champions in 2024.
—Kevin Skiver, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.), would raise the cap for the state and local tax deduction, known as SALT, for married couples who file taxes jointly and make up to $500,000.
—Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2024
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
The government could make up to $11 billion in loans available as well, plus a federal investment tax credit of up to 25% of certain expenses.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024
Smith’s contract gives him an opportunity to make up to $1.96 million annually in progressive bonuses.
—Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2024
Who qualifies for medical debt cancelation in Arizona? Arizonans who make up to 400% of the federal poverty level or whose medical debt is 5% or more of their annual income are eligible.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
In India, over 99% of total MSMEs qualify as micro-enterprises that make up to 630.5 lakh enterprises.
—Cindy Gordon, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Last year, the total was 10 million pies produced on a line that can make up to 50,000 pizzas a day.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Ultimately, Moore could make up to $3.5 million in incentives if Michigan were to repeat as champions in 2024.
—Kevin Skiver, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.), would raise the cap for the state and local tax deduction, known as SALT, for married couples who file taxes jointly and make up to $500,000.
—Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2024
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