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.
make a nuisance of oneself
To constantly bother others.
The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around the swimming pool.
make a pass at
make passes at
Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person.
We've been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me.
make a pig of oneself
To overindulge; eat too much.
Mary said, "This dessert is so delicious that I am going to make a pig of myself and have some more."
make a play for
To try to get the interest or liking of; flirt with; attract.
Bob made a play for the pretty new girl.
John made a play for the other boys' votes for class president.
make a point
To try hard; make a special effort. Used with of and a verbal noun.
He made a point of remembering to get his glasses fixed.
He made a point of thanking his hostess before he left the party.
make a practice of
To make a habit of; do regularly.
Make a practice of being on time for work.