make something of
To make (something) seem important.
When girls see another girl with a boy, they often try to make something of it.
To start a fight over; use as an excuse to start a quarrel.
Bob accidentally shoved Bill in the corridor, and Bill made something of it.
Ann didn't like what Mary said about her. She tried to make something of what Mary said.
make sure
make certain of
To see about something yourself; look at to be sure; to ascertain.
Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed.
Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure.
Before you write your report on the life of Washington you should make sure of your facts.
Please make sure that you turn off the radio before you go out.
Could you make certain of the time? I don't want to miss that TV show.
make the best of things
Принимать ситуацию как она есть и делать все возможное, несмотря на трудности и неприятности.
The apartment was badly located, but the rent was low, so they decided to make the best of things.
Квартира находилась не в лучшем районе, но рента была низкой, поэтому они решили извлечь из ситуации всю возможную пользу.
make the best of
To do something you do not like to do and not complain; accept with good humor.
Принимать ситуацию и делать все возможное, несмотря на трудности и неприятности.
The girl did not like to wash dishes but she made the best of it.
The apartment was badly located, but the rent was low, so they decided to make the best of things.
Квартира находилась не в лучшем районе, но рента была низкой, поэтому они решили извлечь из ситуации всю возможную пользу.
If we can’t find a larger apartment soon, we’ll just have to make the best of it right here.
Even though the Martinez family is having financial problems, they make the best of everything by enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
make the feathers fly
To enjoy working; be strong and work hard.
When Mrs. Hale did her spring cleaning she made the feathers fly.
make the fur fly
make the feathers fly
Say or write mean things about someone or to jump on and fight hard.
A man fooled Mr. Black and got his money. Mr. Black will really make the fur fly when he finds the man.
Mrs. Baker's dog dug holes in her neighbor's garden. The neighbor really made the fur fly when she saw Mrs. Baker.
make the grade
To make good; succeed.
It was clear that Mr. Baker had made the grade in the insurance business.
It takes hard study to make the grade in school.
To meet a standard; qualify.
That whole shipment of cattle made the grade as prime beef.
make the most of
To do the most you can with; get the most from; use to the greatest advantage.
She planned the weekend in town to make the most of it.
George studied hard. He wanted to make the most of his chance to learn.
The teacher went out of the room for five minutes and some bad boys made the most of it.
Bill liked Mary; he would do anything for her, and Mary made the most of it.