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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Guests can make up to three advance Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections for each day of their trip.
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Samantha Neely, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
The average pay for AI tutors starts at about $30,000 per year, and full-time AI prompt engineers can make up to $129,500, according to job board platform ZipRecruiter.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
This set comes with two trays that let kids make up to eight different treats, as well as several tools to make frosting, sprinkles, and candy to decorate their creations.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 9 Sep. 2024
The poll also suggests Harris has ground to make up to hit Democrats' traditional numbers among Black voters: More than 90% backed Biden in 2020.
—David Lindsey, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
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Samantha Neely, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
The average pay for AI tutors starts at about $30,000 per year, and full-time AI prompt engineers can make up to $129,500, according to job board platform ZipRecruiter.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
This set comes with two trays that let kids make up to eight different treats, as well as several tools to make frosting, sprinkles, and candy to decorate their creations.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 9 Sep. 2024
The poll also suggests Harris has ground to make up to hit Democrats' traditional numbers among Black voters: More than 90% backed Biden in 2020.
—David Lindsey, Axios, 8 Sep. 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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