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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The funds raised through Affordable Denver will support people who make up to 100% of the area median income, meaning a family of four making up to $100,000 a year could be eligible. —

Mike Johnston, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024 Guests can make up to three advance Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections for each day of their trip. —

Samantha Neely, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024 The average pay for AI tutors starts at about $30,000 per year, and full-time AI prompt engineers can make up to $129,500, according to job board platform ZipRecruiter. —

Megan Sauer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024 This set comes with two trays that let kids make up to eight different treats, as well as several tools to make frosting, sprinkles, and candy to decorate their creations. —

Laura Lu, Parents, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make up to (someone)

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