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make good

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


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

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