make up to (someone)
idiom
British, informal + disapproving
: to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for oneself
an employee who's always making up to the boss
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The University of Texas system is moving to offer free tuition for students of families that make up to $100,000 per year, beginning next fall.
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
There is no time limit, but players can make up to four mistakes only before the game ends, representing a loss.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
This bad boy can make up to four bottles before needing a cleaning, making middle-of-the-night feeds a breeze.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
The machine can make up to eight coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
There is no time limit, but players can make up to four mistakes only before the game ends, representing a loss.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
This bad boy can make up to four bottles before needing a cleaning, making middle-of-the-night feeds a breeze.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
The machine can make up to eight coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Make up to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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