Make it
verb
To succeed in achieving a goal.
Despite all the challenges he faced, he managed to make it in the corporate world.
Often appears as...
- make it in the world
- make it big
verb
To arrive at a location.
I was stuck in traffic, but I'll make it to the meeting on time.
Often appears as...
- make it to the meeting
- make it home
verb
To survive a difficult situation.
I wasn't sure we'd make it out of the desert alive.
Often appears as...
- make it out
- make it through
verb
To prepare or put together something.
Can you make it to the grocery store and back before dinner?
Often appears as...
- make it up
- make it again
verb
To succeed in achieving a goal.
Despite all the challenges he faced, he managed to make it in the corporate world.
Often appears as...
- make it in the world
- make it big
verb
To arrive at a location.
I was stuck in traffic, but I'll make it to the meeting on time.
Often appears as...
- make it to the meeting
- make it home
verb
To survive a difficult situation.
I wasn't sure we'd make it out of the desert alive.
Often appears as...
- make it out
- make it through
verb
To prepare or put together something.
Can you make it to the grocery store and back before dinner?
Often appears as...
- make it up
- make it again
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Aspirational Use
Often used to express hope and determination towards achieving something significant.
She's going to make it as a lawyer, I'm sure of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Dreams
Common in stories where characters aim to drastically improve their lives or status.
He moved to Hollywood to make it as an actor.
Pro Tip 3/3Motivational Speeches
Used in motivational contexts to encourage perseverance.
You've got what it takes to make it; never give up!
Pro Tip 1/3Aspirational Use
Often used to express hope and determination towards achieving something significant.
She's going to make it as a lawyer, I'm sure of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Dreams
Common in stories where characters aim to drastically improve their lives or status.
He moved to Hollywood to make it as an actor.
Pro Tip 3/3Motivational Speeches
Used in motivational contexts to encourage perseverance.
You've got what it takes to make it; never give up!
Pro Tip 1/3Aspirational Use
Often used to express hope and determination towards achieving something significant.
She's going to make it as a lawyer, I'm sure of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Dreams
Common in stories where characters aim to drastically improve their lives or status.
He moved to Hollywood to make it as an actor.
Pro Tip 3/3Motivational Speeches
Used in motivational contexts to encourage perseverance.
You've got what it takes to make it; never give up!
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