make a living
To earn one's livelihood.
If you're good at your job, you can make a better living than if you don't know what you're doing.
It is easier to make a living in the United States than in many other countries.
make a long story short
To summarize a lengthy narrative.
"So, to make a long story short," he said, "I made a killing on the stock market."
make a match
To bring a man and woman together for the purpose of an engagement or marriage.
Sheila's aunt is anxious to make a match between her and an attractive, wealthy man.
make a motion
To propose in some committee meeting or legislative group that a certain action be taken.
The secretary made a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted.
make a mountain out of a molehill
To think a small problem is a big one; try to make something unimportant seem important.
Делать из маленькой проблемы большую; "делать из мухи слона".
You're not hurt badly, Johnny. Stop trying to make a mountain out of a molehill with crying.
Sarah laughed at a mistake Betty made in class, and Betty won't speak to her; Betty is making a mountain out of a molehill.
Calm down. There's really nothing to worry about. You're making a mountain out of a molehill.
Успокойся. Здесь не о чем беспокоиться. Ты "делаешь из мухи слона".
make a move
To budge; change places.
"If you make a move," the masked gangster said, "I'll start shooting."
To go home after dinner or a party.
"I guess it's time to make a move," Roy said at the end of the party.
make a name for oneself
To become recognized in a field of endeavor; become a celebrity.
Joe has worked so hard at soybean trading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader.
Bill has made a name for himself both as a pianist and as a composer.
make a night of it
To spend the whole night at an activity.
The dog found the door unlatched and made a night of it.
The boys and girls at the dance made a night of it.