Idiom: make it
Meaning
Idiom: make it
- to be successful
- to go to an event or place
Example sentences
— When my first book proposal was accepted by a publisher, I knew I’d made it as a writer.
— Although I never made it as a solo artist, I had a great career as a backup singer to many of the world's greatest pop stars.
— Don't worry about this loss. Keep putting in the work and you're definitely going to make it to the pros.
— I thought I'd made it when I was accepted to MIT but I really struggled to pass my classes.
— We knew you'd make it as a gymnast ever since you started doing back flips off the sofa when you were four.
— Can you make it to my party Saturday?
— We finally made it to the train station five minutes before departure.
— I'm really sorry I couldn't make it to your game last night. I had to take my dog to the vet.
— Don't worry. I will make it to your wedding even if I have to quit my job.
— I appreciate all of the effort you took to make it here today. It means a lot.
Synonyms
- pull off
- break into
- make the grade
- show up
- show your face
- turn up
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