make up for (something)
idiom
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
He wanted to make up for neglecting his children by spending more time with them.
She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.
What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
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The hotels in London make up for the food prices, which are a little bit cheaper than in Hong Kong for single occupancy.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
In response, the Trump administration paid billions of dollars in direct aid to farmers to make up for the losses.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Hanging Pothos Plant $70 $49 Etsy Some people just can’t keep houseplants alive—and that’s okay, especially when there are stained glass substitutes like this to make up for a lack of (living) greenery.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
At first glance, these might seem to add to your yard maintenance, but the benefits of garden beds more than make up for a little extra weeding.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
In response, the Trump administration paid billions of dollars in direct aid to farmers to make up for the losses.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Hanging Pothos Plant $70 $49 Etsy Some people just can’t keep houseplants alive—and that’s okay, especially when there are stained glass substitutes like this to make up for a lack of (living) greenery.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
At first glance, these might seem to add to your yard maintenance, but the benefits of garden beds more than make up for a little extra weeding.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Make up for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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