make up to (someone)
idiom
British, informal + disapproving
: to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for oneself
an employee who's always making up to the boss
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That said, this is a fantastic ice cream machine that’s able to make up to two quarts at a time in just 20 minutes (which is faster than the Musso Lussino).
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
Each month AICs could make up to 500 minutes of calls at no cost.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The motors used by the setup can supposedly make up to 473 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque by themselves, suggesting the vehicle will be significantly more powerful than the Macan Turbo Electric, which tops out at 630 hp, and the Eletre R, which tops out at 905 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The gorgeous appliance can make up to 10 cups of drip coffee at once, and the brew stayed flavorful and warm after sitting for an hour in our tests.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
Each month AICs could make up to 500 minutes of calls at no cost.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The motors used by the setup can supposedly make up to 473 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque by themselves, suggesting the vehicle will be significantly more powerful than the Macan Turbo Electric, which tops out at 630 hp, and the Eletre R, which tops out at 905 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The gorgeous appliance can make up to 10 cups of drip coffee at once, and the brew stayed flavorful and warm after sitting for an hour in our tests.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Make up to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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