Idiom: make good on something
Meaning
Idiom: make good on something
- to keep a promise
- to do what you say you’re going to do
Example sentences
— Thankfully, my sponsors all made good on their pledges of support for my 10k race.
— Sorry, I can’t join you tonight—my mom made good on her threat to not let me use the car unless I cleaned my room.
— I really hope you make good and pay me back the money next month.
— Don't worry, Sheila always makes good on whatever she says.
— I really would insist on a contract. Too many customers do not make good on their orders.
— Our son didn't make good on his promise to study last semester but we can see he's doing everything he can to earn back our trust.
— If everyone makes good on their financial commitments to the project we will have reached 90% of the funding required.
— Six months ago, our supervisor said we'd get a bonus if we reached our target but she hasn't made good on her word yet.
— We've been married 25 years and I'm grateful my husband has made good on his vow to support me in sickness and health.
Synonyms
- hold to
- stick to
- deliver the goods
- come up with the goods
- keep one's word
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