Make no mistake
Have no doubt, certainly, as in Make no mistake—I’ll vote Republican no matter who runs. [ Mid-1800s ]
Also see: get someone wrong
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- Make no never mind
verb phrase To make no difference; be insignificant: Makes no never mind what he thinks, I’m going (1940s+ Black)
- Make oneself at home
Be at ease, act as though one were in one’s own home. For example, I have to make a phone call but please make yourself at home , or Tim has a way of making himself at home just about anywhere . This expression was first recorded in 1860. Also see at home , def […]
- Make one sick
Disgust one, as in Your constant complaining makes me sick. This expression transfers the sensations of physical illness to strong negative sentiments. [ c. 1800 ]
- Make a crack
Utter an impudent, sarcastic, or ironic remark, as in She’s constantly making cracks about the store’s management. The noun crack here alludes to a hunter’s shot at game. [ ; late 1800s ]
- Make a date
Arrange a meeting with someone, as in Let’s get the department heads together and make a date for lunch next week, or I’ve made a date with Jean; can you join us? At first alluding only to social engagements, especially with a member of the opposite sex, this term, first recorded in 1876, is now […]