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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Rules and format for the WNBA expansion draft During the expansion draft, the Valkyries will make up to 12 selections from a pool of unprotected players, able to choose one such athlete from each team around the league. —

Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024 There is no time limit, but players can make up to four mistakes only before the game ends, representing a loss. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Orlando’s down payment assistance (DPA) program offers a forgivable loan of up to $45,000 to qualified first-time homebuyers who make up to 140% of the area median income. —

Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024 According to job listings on Walmart’s website, regional truck drivers make up to $110,000 in their first year. —

Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make up to (someone)

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