make it
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Also, make it to . Reach a certain point or goal, as in Do you think she'll make it to graduation? or We finally made it to Chicago . [c. 1900]
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Succeed; also, win acceptance. For example, When he won the prize he realized he'd finally made it , or Jane longed to make it with the crowd from Society Hill . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]
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Also, make it with . Have sexual intercourse, as in Tom bragged that he'd made it with Sue last night . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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To make it appealing to young people, however, Francis’ arranger, Joe Lipman, cleverly opted for a 12/8 shuffle feel for the recording.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
SpaceX is reportedly attempting to raise $75 billion or more at a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which could make it the biggest IPO in history.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
If I wanted to be something, I’d find the proper avenues to make it happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
That’s after 14 vessels External link were able to make it through the critical waterway on both Saturday and Sunday.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
They make it in test tubes and then sew it onto where your skin is burned.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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