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[make the fur fly] or [make the feathers fly]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

Say or write mean things about someone or to jump on and fight hard.

A man fooled Mr. Black and got his money. Mr. Black will really make the fur fly when he finds the man.

*  […]

[make the grade]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

1. To make good; succeed.

It was clear that Mr. Baker had made the grade in the insurance business.

It takes hard study to make the grade in school.

2. To meet a standard; qualify.

* /That whole  […]

[make the most of]  {v. phr.}

To do the most you can with; get the most from; use to the greatest advantage.

She planned the weekend in town to make the most of it.

George studied hard. He wanted to make the most of his chance to learn.

* /The  […]

[make the scene]  {v. phr.},  {slang}

To be present; to arrive at a certain place or event.

[make things hum]

See: [KEEP THINGS HUMMING].

[make time]  {v. phr.},  {slang}

1. To be successful in arriving at a designated place in short or good time.

We're supposed to be there at 6 P.M., and it's only 5:30 — we're making good time.

2. To be successful in making sexual advances to  […]

[make tongues wag]

See: [TONGUES TO WAG].

[make tracks]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To go fast; get a speedy start; hurry.

Man, it's time we made tracks!

The boys made tracks for home when it began to get dark.

Compare: [GET GOING], [MAKE HASTE].

[make up]  {v.} (stress on "up")

1. To make by putting things or parts together.

A car is made up of many different parts.

2. To invent; think and say something that is new or not true.

Jean makes up stories to amuse her little brother.

3a.  […]

[make up one's mind]  {v. phr.}

To choose what to do; decide.

They made up their minds to sell the house.

Tom couldn't decide whether he should tell Mother about the broken window or let her find it herself.

Contrast: [ON THE FENCE].