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Значение идиомы make good

[make good] {v. phr.} 1. To do what one promised to do; makesomething come true.

Mr. Smith borrowed some money. He promised topay it back on payday. He made good his promise.

Joe made good hisboast to swim across the lake.

John’s mother promised to take himand his friends to the zoo on Saturday. She made good her promise.

Compare: CARRY OUT. 2. To compensate; pay for loss or damage.

Thepoliceman told the boy’s parents that the boy must make good the moneyhe had stolen or go to jail.

— Often used in the phrase «make itgood».

The radio was broken while it was being delivered so thestore had to make it good and send us a new radio.

Compare: MAKE UP.3. To do good work at one’s job; succeed.

Kate wanted to be anurse. She studied and worked hard in school. Then she got a job inthe hospital and made good as a nurse.



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  36. Значение идиомы go back on[go back on] {v. phr.} 1. To turn against; not be faithful or loyalto. Many of the man’s friends went back on him when he was sent toprison. The boy’s father told him not to go back on his promise. Compare: BACK DOWN, TURN ONE’S BACK. 2. To fail to do necessary work;not work. Grandfather’s ... Читать далее...
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  38. Значение идиомы lay to[lay to] {v.} 1. To give the blame or credit to; to name as cause. He was unpopular and when he made money, it was laid to hisdishonesty, but when he lost money, it was laid to his stupidity. Compare: LAY AT ONE’S DOOR. 2. To hold a ship or boat still againstthe wind. The ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы made of money[made of money] {adj. phr.} Very rich; wealthy. Mr. Jones buyshis children everything they want. He must be made of money. Compare:MONEY TO BURN....
  40. Значение идиомы back out[back out] {v. phr.} 1. To move backwards out of a place or enclosure. Bob slowly backed his car out of the garage. 2. To withdraw from an activity one has promised to carry out. Jim tried to back out of the engagement with Jane, but she insisted that they get married. Compare: BEG OFF, ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы make good