Make (something) to measure In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-26 12:07

Meaning of Make (something) to measure

Make (something) to measure British verb phrase UK informal

To design an item of clothing with the specific measurements of a certain person.

He looks very stately in a suit. It looks as if it was made to measure.

I've tried a made-to-measure dress, but it looks so ugly.

I decided to buy a shirt in the market because having clothes made to measure was rather expensive.

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1. Of clothing, to have been specially made to fit a particular person.

2. To be perfectly suitable for something or someone.

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1. To turn up at a place by means of something.

2. To turn up at a place in a particular outfit.

g'ed up

Dressed in a style related to hip-hop culture.

Grammar and Usage of Make (something) to measure

Verb Forms

  • to make (something) to measure
  • making (something) to measure
  • made (something) to measure
  • makes (something) to measure
The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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