make it

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

Rapper Cardi B makes it clear she will not speak on rumors that she’s pregnant.

From Los Angeles Times

It is now the job of her successor, Mahmood, to make it work.

From BBC

That “KPop Demon Hunters” premiered on the same platform that houses “Demon Slayer,” along with other internationally popular anime like “Naruto” and “One Piece,” likely made it all the more of a boon.

From Salon

"Honestly, it has been a very, very bleak couple of years for me. A lot of times I doubted if could make it back to this level," Wightman said.

From BBC

The deal with France was seen by the previous home secretary, Yvette Cooper, as one of her landmark policy achievements, it is now the job of her successor, Mahmood, to make it work.

From BBC

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• bring about 
• carry out 
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• reach 
• realize 
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• win