Фразеологизмы со словами make a. Страница четыре

make a nuisance of oneself

To constantly bother others.

The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around the swimming pool.

make a pass at

make passes at

Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person.

We've been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me.

make a pig of oneself

To overindulge; eat too much.

Mary said, "This dessert is so delicious that I am going to make a pig of myself and have some more."

make a play for

To try to get the interest or liking of; flirt with; attract.

Bob made a play for the pretty new girl.

John made a play for the other boys' votes for class president.

make a point

To try hard; make a special effort. Used with of and a verbal noun.

He made a point of remembering to get his glasses fixed.

He made a point of thanking his hostess before he left the party.

make a practice of

To make a habit of; do regularly.

Make a practice of being on time for work.

make a racket

To cause a lot of noisy disturbance.

I wish the kids playing in the street wouldn't make such a racket while I'm trying to take a nap.

make a scene

make a stir

To act hysterically; attract unfavorable attention.

I didn't want Kate to make a scene in front of all of those people, so I gave her the money she wanted.