Make it with somebody
verb phrase
To have a sexual relationship with somebody.
Despite his charm, he has never made it with her.
Often appears as...
- made it with her
- made it with him
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb phrase
Achieve success or progress in a particular area with the help or support of somebody.
I wouldn't have made it in this industry without your help.
Often appears as...
- made it in industry
- made it in business
verb phrase
To have a sexual relationship with somebody.
Despite his charm, he has never made it with her.
Often appears as...
- made it with her
- made it with him
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb phrase
Achieve success or progress in a particular area with the help or support of somebody.
I wouldn't have made it in this industry without your help.
Often appears as...
- made it in industry
- made it in business
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is informal and best used in casual conversations rather than formal settings.
At the reunion, they gossiped about who had made it with whom back in college.
Pro Tip 2/3Politely Indiscreet
The phrase is a subtle way to refer to sexual relationships without being too explicit.
I heard through the grapevine that she had made it with him at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Slang Alert
Recognize it’s slang. Some people might find it inappropriate or offensive.
Be careful when asking someone if they've ever made it with someone; it's quite forward.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is informal and best used in casual conversations rather than formal settings.
At the reunion, they gossiped about who had made it with whom back in college.
Pro Tip 2/3Politely Indiscreet
The phrase is a subtle way to refer to sexual relationships without being too explicit.
I heard through the grapevine that she had made it with him at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Slang Alert
Recognize it’s slang. Some people might find it inappropriate or offensive.
Be careful when asking someone if they've ever made it with someone; it's quite forward.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is informal and best used in casual conversations rather than formal settings.
At the reunion, they gossiped about who had made it with whom back in college.
Pro Tip 2/3Politely Indiscreet
The phrase is a subtle way to refer to sexual relationships without being too explicit.
I heard through the grapevine that she had made it with him at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Slang Alert
Recognize it’s slang. Some people might find it inappropriate or offensive.
Be careful when asking someone if they've ever made it with someone; it's quite forward.
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