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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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make a run for it

to attempt to escape quickly

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make a show of oneself

to behave in a way that draws attention to oneself, often in a boastful manner

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make a spectacle of oneself

to behave in a way that draws attention to oneself, often in a negative or embarrassing manner

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make a splash

to attract a lot of attention or to achieve a noticeable impact

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make amends

to reconcile or compensate for a mistake or wrongdoing

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make an ass of

to embarrass oneself or act foolishly

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make an example of

to punish someone to serve as a warning to others

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make an exhibition of oneself

to behave in a way that draws attention to oneself, often negatively

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make bricks without straw

to attempt to accomplish something without the necessary resources or materials

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make do

to manage with limited resources or to make the best of a situation

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make ends meet

to manage one's financial resources so that expenses do not exceed income

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make fun of

to mock or tease someone in a playful or derisive manner

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