give (one) a makeover

give (one) a makeover

To alter one's appearance, especially by making dramatic changes to one's hair, clothing, makeup, etc. "Makeover" is often hyphenated. Katie is having a sleepover, and all of her friends are going to give each other makeovers. After the woman at the make-up counter gave Kim a make-over, and I almost didn't recognize her!
See also: give, makeover
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (one's) day in court
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
  • be remembered as (something)
  • be remembered as/for something
  • be in somebody's good graces