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make it

Idioms  
  1. Also, make it to . Reach a certain point or goal, as in Do you think she'll make it to graduation? or We finally made it to Chicago . [c. 1900]

  2. Succeed; also, win acceptance. For example, When he won the prize he realized he'd finally made it , or Jane longed to make it with the crowd from Society Hill . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

  3. Also, make it with . Have sexual intercourse, as in Tom bragged that he'd made it with Sue last night . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]


Example Sentences

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"This is a strategic course of crucial importance as it will make it possible to keep the nuclear force of our state ready for multifaceted and efficient operation," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

The Reflecting Pool reopened on June 6 after over $16 million in renovations intended to make it appear “American flag blue.”

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

Despite the scoreless result, the paper says "Lions fans were still backing their heroes to make it to the knockout stage".

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

“Its larger market capitalization and share price, together with the breadth of its businesses, make it a more representative communication services constituent in the DJIA,” the provider said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

He’d lowered his voice enough that I had to lean in to hear him, enough to make it obvious that this was an important secret.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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