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make good

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make good (at something)
to succeed at something. Bob worked hard to make good at selling. Jane was determined to make good.
See also: good, make

make (it) good  (American & Australian)
to become successful or to achieve something you want The film's main character is a poor Mexican boy who made it good in Chicago. He'll make good, you'll see. He works hard and knows what he's after.
See also: good, make

make good
to become successful He was represented as the local boy who made good in Hollywood.
See also: good, make

make good somebody's something

to succeed in doing something difficult She made good her escape from the hospital.
See also: good, make


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