Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

make a play for (someone)
- try to make someone romantically interested in you
I worked hard all term to make a play for a woman in my computer class.
make a point
- state something important
The speaker used some good examples in order to make a point during his speech.
make a point of (doing/saying something)
- do or say something with a definite intent
He always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.
make a practice of (something)
- turn something into a habit
I make a practice of going to bed at 11:00 PM every evening.
make a reservation
- reserve a seat in an airplane/restaurant etc. in advance
I phoned the airline last night so that I could make a reservation.
make a run for it
- dash for safety, make a quick escape
I made a run for it as soon as the class finished.
make a scene
- make a public display or disturbance
The woman made a scene in the supermarket when she saw the liquid soap on the
floor.
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