make it

phrase

1

: survive, live

half the cubs won't make it through their first year

2

a

: to be successful

… trying to make it in the big time as a fashion photographer.

—Joe Kane

b

: to be satisfactory or pleasing

… if it isn't danceable, it doesn't make it for me.

—Judy Hyman

3

: to have sexual intercourse

Examples of make it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baker is eighth in all-time wins with 2,183, and seems like a lock to make it in his first year on the ballot. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

We‘ve made it to what many have told us is one of the most beautiful stadiums in College football. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

The young voter said though her preferred candidate in California’s gubernatorial race did not make it through the primary, Becerra still aligned with her values enough to earn her vote. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Sadly, like Laika, many of these brave creatures did not make it back. — Hanneke Weitering, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for make it

• candlelit
• counterfeit
• hypocrite
• resubmit
• retrofit
• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit