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make a name for oneself
Achieve recognition or fame.
make a night of it
have an enjoyable night out
make a noise in the world
create a significant impact or attention.
make a pig of oneself
to eat or drink too much
make a pig's ear of
to mess something up badly
make a point
To express a strong opinion or idea.
make a rabbit bite a bulldog
to create an unlikely or impossible situation
make a run for it
attempt to escape quickly
make a scene
create a loud, dramatic disturbance in public.
make a show of oneself
To attract attention or impress others.
make a silk purse of a sow's ear
to create something fine from poor materials
make a spectacle of oneself
to draw attention in an embarrassing way
make a splash
to attract attention or create excitement
make a statement
to express an opinion or fact clearly
make a stick for one's own back
Create problems for oneself.
make a virginia fence
Build a fence with alternating panels.
make a virtue of necessity
to turn a disadvantage into a benefit
make all the difference
have a significant impact or effect
make amends
Repair a relationship or fix a mistake.
make an appearance
to show up somewhere briefly
make an ass of
to embarrass oneself or act foolishly
make an example of
punish someone to deter others.
make an exhibition of oneself
To behave in a showy or foolish way.
make an honest woman
To marry a woman to ensure fidelity.