Chunk: make-it-up-to

Formulaic Unit

Meaning: A conversational idiom used to promise someone that you will do something good or nice for them in the future to compensate for having disappointed, wronged, or inconvenienced them.

💬 Contextual Examples

*I'm sorry I missed your graduation, but I will make it up to you.
He bought her flowers to make it up to her after their argument.

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: I can't come to dinner tonight, but I'll make it ______ to you next week.

Answer: up

Practice 2: How can I ______ it up to you for breaking your favorite mug?

Answer: make

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: make