make up for (something)
idiom
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
He wanted to make up for neglecting his children by spending more time with them.
She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.
What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
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Schuemann hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, his third of the season, but the one swing couldn’t make up for his two defensive miscues.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
But to make up for hurting her, Colin agrees to teach Penelope how to best charm a potential suitor.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The biggest challenge for Buffalo this time will be figuring out how to make up for the loss of All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs and fellow wideout Gabe Davis.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
Despite a recent uptick in population, California still has a long way to go to make up for the exodus that began in 2019 and accelerated during the pandemic.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
But to make up for hurting her, Colin agrees to teach Penelope how to best charm a potential suitor.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The biggest challenge for Buffalo this time will be figuring out how to make up for the loss of All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs and fellow wideout Gabe Davis.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
Despite a recent uptick in population, California still has a long way to go to make up for the exodus that began in 2019 and accelerated during the pandemic.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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“Make up for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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