make a scene—exhibit anger, indignation, etc., in a public outburst: He thought the soup too hot, and made quite a little scene about it. make the scene —(sl.) 1. appear in a particular place: I’ve got to make the scene. The whole world will be there! 2. understand or appreciate the situation: I can’t quite […]
Difference between Make a run and Make a run for it
make a run— 1. (coll.) make a rapid journey for a short stay at a place: Would you like to make a run of a day or two to the other side of the Weald? 2. (Air Force) make a target approach in order to attack: One of the fighters made a run at us, […]
Difference between Make a proposal and Make a proposition
make a proposal— 1. offer or put forward a suggestion, plan, etc.: Porter made a proposal to hold secret negotiations, but the communist side did not accept it. 2. offer marriage to a person: He felt they had been cheated out of so many years together that maybe he would make a proposal to her […]
Difference between Make a point of something and Make the point about something
make a point of something—regard or treat smth. as important or necessary: Fred also made a point of the need for club members to support such an important event. make the point about something—communicate one’s argument or idea successfully: Alan made the point about programmers being just like mountain climbers tackling a new mountain.
Difference between Make a pass and Make the pass
make a pass— 1. gain upon and pass the vehicle in front of one: The reigning World Champion (Button) just couldn’t get close enough to the Japanese driver to make a pass. 2. (also: make passes) attempt to attract the romantic interest of a person: He had almost completely hidden from me the feelings which seemed […]
Difference between Make a party and Make up a party
make a party—arrange a social gathering, especially of invited guests at a private house: Every evening there is somewhere in this building a party. And if there wouldn’t be any, you be sure we invent a reason to make a party! make up a party—form a group of people for purposes of entertainment, recreation, etc.: […]
Difference between Make a noise and Make noises
make a noise— 1. talk very much about smth.; make smth. the object of general comment: For all the great noise that is made about it, there is but little true faith in the world. 2. complain or argue about smth. in order to draw attention to it: The women were making a lot of […]
Difference between Make a move on someone and Move in on someone
make a move on someone— 1. move towards a person in a threatening way: He fell dead on the floor, clutching a knife in his hand, cut down before he made a move on the man who has challenged his dignity. 2. (coll.) approach a woman in the hope of establishing a romantic relationship (also: […]
Difference between Make a move and Make one’s move
make a move— 1. move from a stationary position: The robber said that if any of us made a move he would shoot. 2. leave the place: We’d better make a move now, or we’ll be here all night. 3. change one’s place of sojourn: The first holidayseekers are making a move to the seaside. […]
Difference between Make a monkey of someone and Monkey someone
make a monkey of someone—(U.S. sl.) mock a person; cause smb. to look ridiculous (also: make a monkey out of someone): At the thought of George Zen laughed outright. She had made a monkey of him, and he deserved all he had got. monkey someone—imitate smb.’s manner or style: Speaking about original bands (meaning not […]
Difference between Make a meal from something and Make a meal of something
make a meal from something—prepare a meal using certain ingredients: The men made a meal from bread and the meat that had been cooked the night before. make a meal of something— 1. create a meal of smth., especially with the implication that one wouldn’t expect it to be a complete or regular meal: You […]
Difference between Make a mark in something and Make the grade in something
make a mark in something—(also: make one’s mark in something) leave a lasting impression; make oneself well-known in a certain field: The photographs of community members who made a mark in their area of activity adorn the walls. make the grade—do acceptable work; reach the proper standard: The country still has a long way to […]