Make it (to something or some place) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make it (to something or some place)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-06-04 11:06

Meaning of Make it (to something or some place)

Make it (to something or some place) informal verb phrase

To succeed.

I'll always latch onto you, whether you make it or not.

To recover from an illness or injury.

I regret to inform you that your grandfather didn't make it.

To endure.

A: I want to puke badly. B: Do you think you can make it until you come to a cafe?

To arrive at successfully or on time.

The movie began at eight o'clock, and we made it.

To be successful in reaching (some stage or point of progress).

This is the first time I have made it to gold medal.

To have sexual relations (with someone).

They make it and Mary is knocked up.

Other phrases about:

land on (one's) feet

Successfully or luckily go through a difficult situation 

strike oil

1. To find oil while drilling in the ground.
2. To suddenly achieve success in finding or doing something; become rich.

On the pig's back

Well off or in luck. 
 

vivor

Used to indicate a shortening of "survivor"

In like Flynn

1. Having achieved success or acceptance.

2. To do something fast and enthusiastically.

Grammar and Usage of Make it (to something or some place)

Verb Forms

  • to make it to (something or some place)
  • making it to (something or some place)
  • made it to (something or some place)
  • makes it to (something or some place)
The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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TODAY
(the) thrills and spills

 The excitement and danger caused by taking part in activities, especially sports or entertainments

Example:

 Watching Formula One gives us plenty of thrills and spills.

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