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 program’s critics have argued that its cost is unsustainable, as seniors who make up to $500,000 per year can benefit from the program.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
The legislation also eliminates a Biden-era policy that allows year-round ACA enrollment for the poorest Americans -- those who make up to 150% of the poverty level, or around $22,600 a year.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 5 June 2025
Related article Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Under the brand management business model, Levi’s stands to make up to $391 million in future years based on how well Dockers performs under the Authentic umbrella, which also includes Forever 21′s intellectual property and brands like Reebok and Nautica.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
The legislation also eliminates a Biden-era policy that allows year-round ACA enrollment for the poorest Americans -- those who make up to 150% of the poverty level, or around $22,600 a year.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 5 June 2025
Related article Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Under the brand management business model, Levi’s stands to make up to $391 million in future years based on how well Dockers performs under the Authentic umbrella, which also includes Forever 21′s intellectual property and brands like Reebok and Nautica.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 20 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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