make successful
71make-out artist — n American a successful seducer, stud. The term is invariably applied to males. It is from the verb make out, meaning to achieve sex ual satisfaction or success …
72make hay while the sun shines — This expression is used as an encouragement to take advantage of a good situation which may not last. Successful athletes are advised to make hay while the sun shines …
73make out like a bandit — (USA) If someone is extremely successful in a venture, they make out like a bandit. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
74make something of yourself — be successful, be respected for your skill and honesty I want to choose an occupation and make something of myself …
75make it — become successful. → make …
76make it big — informal to be very successful Everyone wants to make it big in Hollywood these days …
77make or break — to help someone or something to be very successful or to cause them to fail completely They have the ability to make or break a new star …
78make something of yourself — informal to become successful through your own efforts I wanted to prove to my family that I could make something of myself …
79make (it) big — tv. & in. to become successful, especially financially. □ I always knew that someday I would make it big. □ My brother made big, but it has just led to tax problems …
80make a hit — {v. phr.}, {informal} To be successful; be well liked; get along well. * /Mary s new red dress made a hit at the party./ * /Alice was so happy that her boyfriend made a hit with her parents./ Compare: GO OVER(6) …