English Puzzle

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make much of
To make something seem of more worth or importance than it really is; praise.
The boy made much of the hard things of his mountain climb.
Visitors made much of the new collie.
make neither head nor tail of
To be unable to figure something out.
This puzzle is so complicated that I can make neither head nor tail of it.
make no bones
To have no doubts; not to worry about right or wrong; not to be against. Used with "about".
Не колеблясь открыто выражать свои мысли или чувства по какому-то вопросу, даже если он щекотливый.
Bill makes no bones about telling a lie to escape punishment.
She made no bones and asked me about the money problems.
Она не стала стесняться и спросила меня про денежные проблемы.
The boss made no bones about hiring extra help for the holidays.
To make no secret; not keep from talking; admit. Used with about or of the fact.
John thinks being poor is no disgrace and he makes no bones of the fact.
Mary made no bones about her love of poetry even after some of her friends laughed at her.
make of
To interpret; understand.
What do you make of his sudden decision to go to Africa?
make off
To go away; run away; leave.
A thief stopped John on a dark street and made off with his wallet.
When the deer saw the hunter it made off at once.
make one feel at home
To be hospitable; welcome; make someone feel at ease.
They are very popular hosts because they always manage to make their guests feel at home.
make one out to be
To accuse someone of being something.
Don't make me out to be such a grouch; I am really quite happy-go-lucky.
make one tick
To cause to operate; to motivate.
He is so secretive that we are unable to figure out what makes him tick.
If a salesperson knows what makes a customer tick, he will be able to sell a lot of merchandise.
It’s been impossible for us to figure out what makes our new boss tick. One moment she seems pleasant and then the next moment she’s upset.