Make good on Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
MAYK GUUD on
mˈeɪk/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ˈɒn
MAYK GUUD on
Definition
To do what you have promised or to fulfill a commitment or obligation.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is semi-formal and often used with promises, debts, or commitments. Common collocations: 'make good on a promise', 'make good on a threat'. Implies following through on what was said, especially after some doubt. Not used for everyday tasks.
Spanish: cumplir con - cumplir (una promesa)Portuguese (BR): cumprir - honrar (promessa)Portuguese (PT): cumprir - honrar (promessa)Chinese (Simplified): 兑现 - 履行 (承诺)Chinese (Traditional): 兌現 - 履行（承諾）Hindi: पूरा करना (वादे/जिम्मेदारी)Arabic: يفي بـ - ينفذ (وعد/التزام)Bengali: প্রতিশ্রুতি রাখা - কথা পালন করাRussian: сдержать обещание - выполнить обязательствоJapanese: 約束を果たす - 責任を果たすVietnamese: thực hiện lời hứa - giữ cam kếtKorean: 약속을 지키다 - 의무를 이행하다Turkish: verdiğini yerine getirmek - sözünü tutmakUrdu: وعد پورا کرنا - عہد نبھاناIndonesian: menepati janji - memenuhi kewajiban
Example Sentences
She promised to help and finally made good on her word.
basic
He will make good on his debt next week.
basic
They finally made good on their promise to visit.
basic
If the company doesn't make good on its threats, no one will take it seriously.
natural
You said you'd help me move, so I hope you make good on that offer.
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Politicians rarely make good on all their campaign promises.
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