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| make sense |
appear to be logical or sensible
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Renting a car makes sense to me - if it's not too expensive.
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| make sense of it |
understand it, fathom it, see how it happened
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He is my father, but I am not his son. Can you make sense of it?
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| make something of it |
(See want to make something of it)
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| make something of yourself |
be successful, be respected for your skill and honesty
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I want to choose an occupation and make something of myself.
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| make strange |
be afraid of a stranger, cry when a stranger comes
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Ali makes strange when we have visitors. He cries and tries to hide.
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| make sure |
be certain, check carefully
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Make sure you mail the letter. It must be sent today.
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| make the bed |
arrange the sheets and blankets on a bed
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Please make the bed before you eat breakfast.
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| make the grade |
do acceptable work, measure up
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To make the grade, you have to complete the training program.
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| make the most of it |
do the best you can, seize the opportunity
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When you speak, make the most of it. Persuade them not to fight.
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| make the team |
become a member of the team
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Paul will make the soccer team. The coach will choose him.
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