making up
US /ˈmekɪŋ ʌp/
・UK /ˈmeɪkɪŋ ʌp/
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phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo invent or create a story
Stephen insisted that she is making up her stories about their relationship
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo add up to
The show has eight episodes per season, making up 24 episodes all in all.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo work or study to stop being behind
Jim is making up for his missed lessons by attending extra classes.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo replace parts that are missing
I am answering 30 emails today, and Mike is making up the rest.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo repair a broken relationship
After their third fight this week, I heard they're making up again.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo create a story using imagination; tell (lie)
She is making up stories just to gain sympathy.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To invent or fabricate something.
He is making up a story to avoid getting into trouble.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Becoming friends again after a disagreement.
They are making up after their argument.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Compensating for something.
She is making up for lost time by working extra hours.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Applying cosmetics to one's face.
She is making herself up for the party.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo apply cosmetics to (oneself).
She is making herself up before the party.
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Father and Son: Crime drama - Episode 10
- making up a story.
making up a story.
- Montgomery, you don't need to waste your time making up a story.
Montgomery, you don't need to waste your time making up a story.
Discover Your INNER STRENGTH Now
- A six year old pulled a 10 year old out of a well, impossible, he can't even lift a bucket of water properly, you two must be making up stories again.
A six year old pulled a 10 year old out of a well, impossible, he can't even lift a bucket of water properly, you two must be making up stories again.
- You two must be making up stories again!" The boys were heartbroken.
You two must be making up stories again!" The boys were heartbroken.
How Medicaid Actually Works—And How Trump Can Cut Funding | WSJ
- Because of the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, states have the option to expand Medicaid to adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line, including single, able-bodied adults.
Because of the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, states have the option to expand Medicaid to adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line, including single, able-bodied adults.
- Because of the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, states have the option to expand Medicaid to adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line, including single able-bodied adults.
Because of the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, states have the option to expand Medicaid to adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line, including single able-bodied adults.
Day in the Life of a Japanese Construction Worker
- That makes sense Well, spoken with true craft and experience But apparently, it wasn't always like this As a woman, when she first started her journey She wasn't taken seriously And even had trouble getting a job But over time, she persevered, got her opportunity, and proved herself Ultimately gaining the trust of her co-workers See, in Japan, female construction workers are still rare With women making up only 2.3% of the workforce Around 80,000 out of 3.44 million workers Which motivates Coyote as she works passionately To inspire and lead other women in the industry Oh, she's switching to a different YUMBO This one has a more advanced digital camera display system And air-conditioning Ain't that cool?
That makes sense Well, spoken with true craft and experience But apparently, it wasn't always like this As a woman, when she first started her journey She wasn't taken seriously And even had trouble getting a job But over time, she persevered, got her opportunity, and proved herself Ultimately gaining the trust of her co-workers See, in Japan, female construction workers are still rare With women making up only 2.3% of the workforce Around 80,000 out of 3.44 million workers Which motivates Coyote as she works passionately To inspire and lead other women in the industry Oh, she's switching to a different YUMBO This one has a more advanced digital camera display system And air-conditioning Ain't that cool?
- See in Japan female construction workers are still rare, with women making up only 2.3% of the workforce, around 80,000 out of 3.44 million workers, which motivates Kaori as she works passionately to inspire and lead other women in the industry.
See in Japan female construction workers are still rare, with women making up only 2.3% of the workforce, around 80,000 out of 3.44 million workers, which motivates Kaori as she works passionately to inspire and lead other women in the industry.
Ask Orange #94 - Annoying Orange BRAINROT!
- Bro, you're just making up gibberish!
Bro, you're just making up gibberish!
- Bro, you're just making up gibberish.
Bro, you're just making up gibberish.
How Harris or Trump could win 270 electoral votes
- So far, women making up about 55% of the people who have already voted.
So far, women making up about 55% of the people who have already voted.
- So far, women making up about 55% of the people who have already voted.
So far, women making up about 55% of the people who have already voted.
IELTS Speaking Score 9 India Good and Bad Analysis
- Hmm, that's an important question. I think patience and planning is the two most important things to make a right decision. I think that every decision should be considered from multiple perspectives, and whenever possible, a person should not rush and give their mind to think and rethink about the decision. That's exactly what I did a couple of years back when I was choosing my career path. I spent several weeks, if not a couple of months, in making up my mind.
Hmm, that's an important question. I think patience and planning is the two most important things to make a right decision. I think that every decision should be considered from multiple perspectives, and whenever possible, a person should not rush and give their mind to think and rethink about the decision. That's exactly what I did a couple of years back when I was choosing my career path. I spent several weeks, if not a couple of months, in making up my mind.
- I spent several weeks, if not a couple of months, in making up my mind.
I spent several weeks, if not a couple of months, in making up my mind.
China imposes 84% tariffs on the US | BBC News
- And that might even lead to greater trade with other countries and which making up for the loss for Chinese companies that not selling in the same volumes into the U.S.
And that might even lead to greater trade with other countries and which making up for the loss for Chinese companies that not selling in the same volumes into the U.S.
- And that might even lead to greater trade with other countries, which is making up for the loss for Chinese companies that are not selling in the same volumes into the US.
And that might even lead to greater trade with other countries, which is making up for the loss for Chinese companies that are not selling in the same volumes into the US.
The Investment Industry Is Lying To You
- I'm just making up a number.
I'm just making up a number.
- And what that means is let's say in this 30-year period we're going to have two years where the market's going to be up I'm just making up a number.
And what that means is let's say in this 30-year period we're going to have two years where the market's going to be up I'm just making up a number.
Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study
- We were just making up names as we went along.
We were just making up names as we went along.
- We were just making up names as we went along.
We were just making up names as we went along.