making up with
phraseUK /ˈmeɪkɪŋ ʌp wɪð/
US /ˈmeɪkɪŋ ʌp wɪð/
Becoming friends again after a fight.
After their argument, the sisters spent the afternoon making up with each other.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Inventing a story or excuse to explain something.
He was making up with a story about a flat tire.
3. Compensating for something that was missed or lost.
She is making up with extra practice for the classes she skipped.
4. Combining ingredients or parts into a whole.
The chef is making up with fresh herbs and spices for the sauce.