Фразеологизмы со словами make a. Страница пять

make a splash

To cause a sensation.

The brilliant young pianist, barely 14 years old, made quite a splash on the concert circuit.

make a stab at

To try doing something at random without sufficient preparation.

The singer was not familiar with the aria but she decided to make a stab at it anyhow.

make a stand

To take a firm position on an issue.

He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for what he believes in.

To take up a defensive position against the enemy.

The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river.

make a touch

To borrow money; try to borrow money.

He is known to make a touch whenever he is hard up for cash.

make a virtue of necessity

Make the best of things as they are; do cheerfully what you do.

After Mr. Wilson lost all his money, he made a virtue of necessity and found a new and interesting life as a teacher.

make after

To chase something; run after something.

The mouse escaped from the kitchen corner and the cat made after it.

make allowance

To judge results by the circumstances. Often used in plural.

When a small boy is helping you, you must make allowances for his age.

make an end of

To make (something) end; put a stop to; stop.

To make an end of rumors that the house was haunted, a reporter spent the night there.