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51make up for lost time — If you make up for lost time, you increase your efforts or work harder to complete something or meet a deadline. Progress has stopped because of bad weather, but we are determined to make up for lost time …
52ˌmake ˈup for sth — phrasal verb 1) to take the place of something that has been lost or damaged Nothing can make up for the loss of a child.[/ex] 2) to provide something good, so that something bad seems less important He bought her some flowers to make up for… …
53make room for tea — to urinate A jocular and almost genteel usage, although based on flawed physiology. You may also claim to be making room for it, another beer, etc.: Knock that back and have another. I ll make room for it first if you don t mind. (Amis …
54make tracks for — verb a) to head for b) to go in pursuit for See Also: make tracks …
55make up for — compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient. → make …
56make up for — Compensate, make good, make up …
57make room for — clear a space for, create a place for …
58make room for — (smb/smth) arrange space for He made room for the new computer in the spare room …
59make preparations for — prepare for …
60make up for — compensate for; complete, supply what is lacking …