Make up to Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To try to improve your relationship with someone after upsetting them (compensate), or to flatter someone to gain favor.
Uso & Nuances
Informal, sometimes slightly negative if used for flattering. Common collocations: 'make up to someone'. Can mean either apologizing/compensating after a mistake, or behaving positively to gain advantage (often disapproving). Not the same as 'make up with' (which means to end a fight).
Frases de Exemplo
He bought flowers to make up to his wife after the argument.
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She tried to make up to her teacher by helping after class.
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Tom apologized to make up to his friend for being late.
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James keeps trying to make up to the boss for last week’s mistake.
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Do you really think buying a gift will make up to her?
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He’s always trying to make up to important people at work.
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