make up to (someone)
idiom
British, informal + disapproving
: to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for oneself
an employee who's always making up to the boss
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Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Under the brand management business model, Levi’s stands to make up to $391 million in future years based on how well Dockers performs under the Authentic umbrella, which also includes Forever 21′s intellectual property and brands like Reebok and Nautica.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 20 May 2025
If approved by the state university system’s Board of Governors, Johnson could make up to $750,000 a year as FAMU’s president.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
The checks will range from $150 to $400, with individuals who make less than $150,000 receiving $150 or $200, and married joint filers who make up to $300,000 receiving $300 or $400.
—Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Under the brand management business model, Levi’s stands to make up to $391 million in future years based on how well Dockers performs under the Authentic umbrella, which also includes Forever 21′s intellectual property and brands like Reebok and Nautica.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 20 May 2025
If approved by the state university system’s Board of Governors, Johnson could make up to $750,000 a year as FAMU’s president.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
The checks will range from $150 to $400, with individuals who make less than $150,000 receiving $150 or $200, and married joint filers who make up to $300,000 receiving $300 or $400.
—Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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“Make up to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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