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 base pay for legislators is $82,046, although some make up to $150,000 through various schemes and stipends.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
This freestanding popcorn machine can make up to 32 cups of popcorn.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Niccol stands to make up to $113 million in his first year as CEO, including a base salary of $1.6 million, a $75 million equity grant, and $10 million in signing bonuses for sticking at the job for the first six months.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Senior cheerleaders can make up to $75,000 per year.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
This freestanding popcorn machine can make up to 32 cups of popcorn.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Niccol stands to make up to $113 million in his first year as CEO, including a base salary of $1.6 million, a $75 million equity grant, and $10 million in signing bonuses for sticking at the job for the first six months.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Senior cheerleaders can make up to $75,000 per year.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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“Make up to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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