make out

1. verb To be able to see, hear, read, or distinguish something despite difficulty, often due to factors that interfere with one's senses. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "out." I can read most of this, but I can't make out the last part. Can you? There, in the background—there's someone talking. If we turn up the volume we may be able to make out what they're saying. There's another flavor in there, but I can't quite make it out. Is it thyme?

2. verb To fare or manage (in a given situation). How did you make out at the grocery store? Did you get what you needed? The conference wasn't a total bust. We made out OK on the last day.

3. verb, slang To kiss passionately and for an extended period of time. All the high school kids go up there to make out in their cars.

4. To portray in a certain way. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "make" and "out." Please don't make me out as some kind of villain—I'm just trying to help. This article makes Jake out to be one of the leaders of the protest, but he was just passing through when the reporter asked him a question.

5. To write the name of the payee of a check. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "out." Please make out checks to the school. To whom should I make it out?

6. To write out a document of some kind. We need to make out these thank-you notes before much more time goes by.

See also: make, out

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make something out

to see, read, or hear something well enough to understand it. What did you say? I couldn't quite make it out. Can you make out what he is saying?

See also: make, out

make out (with someone or something)

1. to manage to do something with someone or something. I think I can make out with this hammer. If I can't make out with a crew of four, I'll have to ask for more help.

2. Go to make out (with someone).

See also: make, out

make out

(with someone or something)

1. to manage to do something with someone or something. I think I can make out with this hammer. If I can't make out with a crew of four, I'll have to ask for more help.

2. Go to make out (with someone).

See also: make, out

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

make out

1. Discern or see, especially with difficulty, as in I can hardly make out the number on the door. [Mid-1700s]

2. Manage, get along, as in How did you make out with the accountant? This usage was first recorded in 1820.

3. Engage in sexual foreplay or intercourse, as in Bill and Jane were making out on the sofa, or Joe bragged that he made out last night. [Slang; early 1900s]

4. Understand, as in I can't make out what she is trying to say. [Mid-1600s] Also see can't make head or tail of.

5. Establish or prove, as in He made out that he was innocent. [Colloquial; mid-1600s]

6. Imply or suggest. This usage often occurs with an infinitive, as in Are you making me out to be a liar? [Colloquial; mid-1600s]

7. Write out, draw up; fill in a written form. For example, He made out the invoices, or Jane started making out job applications. This usage was first recorded in 1465.

See also: make, out

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

make out

1. To discern or see something, especially with difficulty: It was hard to make out the traffic signs because of the rain. The patient tried to read the doctor's handwriting, but couldn't make it out.

2. To hear something well enough to understand it: He simply could not make out what she said. The voice over the public address system was so garbled that I couldn't make it out.

3. To write something out; draw something up: The shopkeeper stayed late to make out the invoices. We drew up a guest list so we could make the invitations out.

4. To represent or describe someone or something as being or doing something. Used with an infinitive clause: Their inaccurate description made me out to be a liar. The commercial made out the candidate to be a real hero.

5. To try to establish or prove that something is true: We made out that we were innocent.

6. To get along in some way; fare in some way: The family made out well in their business.

7. make out of To create or fashion something from something else: We made a birdcage out of the leftover wood. The jewelry was made out of copper.

8. Slang To kiss deeply and passionately; neck: The couple made out in the back seat of the car.

9. Vulgar Slang To have sexual intercourse.

See also: make, out

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

make out

1. in. to neck and pet. He started making out when he was twelve.

2. in. to succeed. How did you make out?

See also: make, out

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

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fix on
fix on (someone or something)
check out
check out, to
check something out
checkout
boogie
boogies
booging
cross over

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释义	make out make out 1. verb To be able to see, hear, read, or distinguish something despite difficulty, often due to factors that interfere with one's senses. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "out." I can read most of this, but I can't make out the last part. Can you? There, in the background—there's someone talking. If we turn up the volume we may be able to make out what they're saying. There's another flavor in there, but I can't quite make it out. Is it thyme? 2. verb To fare or manage (in a given situation). How did you make out at the grocery store? Did you get what you needed? The conference wasn't a total bust. We made out OK on the last day. 3. verb, slang To kiss passionately and for an extended period of time. All the high school kids go up there to make out in their cars. 4. To portray in a certain way. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "make" and "out." Please don't make me out as some kind of villain—I'm just trying to help. This article makes Jake out to be one of the leaders of the protest, but he was just passing through when the reporter asked him a question. 5. To write the name of the payee of a check. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "out." Please make out checks to the school. To whom should I make it out? 6. To write out a document of some kind. We need to make out these thank-you notes before much more time goes by. See also: make, out Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. make something out to see, read, or hear something well enough to understand it. What did you say? I couldn't quite make it out. Can you make out what he is saying? See also: make, out make out (with someone or something) 1. to manage to do something with someone or something. I think I can make out with this hammer. If I can't make out with a crew of four, I'll have to ask for more help. 2. Go to make out (with someone). See also: make, out make out (with someone or something) 1. to manage to do something with someone or something. I think I can make out with this hammer. If I can't make out with a crew of four, I'll have to ask for more help. 2. Go to make out (with someone). See also: make, out McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. make out 1. Discern or see, especially with difficulty, as in I can hardly make out the number on the door. [Mid-1700s] 2. Manage, get along, as in How did you make out with the accountant? This usage was first recorded in 1820. 3. Engage in sexual foreplay or intercourse, as in Bill and Jane were making out on the sofa, or Joe bragged that he made out last night. [Slang; early 1900s] 4. Understand, as in I can't make out what she is trying to say. [Mid-1600s] Also see can't make head or tail of. 5. Establish or prove, as in He made out that he was innocent. [Colloquial; mid-1600s] 6. Imply or suggest. This usage often occurs with an infinitive, as in Are you making me out to be a liar? [Colloquial; mid-1600s] 7. Write out, draw up; fill in a written form. For example, He made out the invoices, or Jane started making out job applications. This usage was first recorded in 1465. See also: make, out The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. make out v. 1. To discern or see something, especially with difficulty: It was hard to make out the traffic signs because of the rain. The patient tried to read the doctor's handwriting, but couldn't make it out. 2. To hear something well enough to understand it: He simply could not make out what she said. The voice over the public address system was so garbled that I couldn't make it out. 3. To write something out; draw something up: The shopkeeper stayed late to make out the invoices. We drew up a guest list so we could make the invitations out. 4. To represent or describe someone or something as being or doing something. Used with an infinitive clause: Their inaccurate description made me out to be a liar. The commercial made out the candidate to be a real hero. 5. To try to establish or prove that something is true: We made out that we were innocent. 6. To get along in some way; fare in some way: The family made out well in their business. 7. make out of To create or fashion something from something else: We made a birdcage out of the leftover wood. The jewelry was made out of copper. 8. Slang To kiss deeply and passionately; neck: The couple made out in the back seat of the car. 9. Vulgar Slang To have sexual intercourse. See also: make, out The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. make out 1. in. to neck and pet. He started making out when he was twelve. 2. in. to succeed. How did you make out? See also: make, out McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: fix on fix on (someone or something) check out check out, to check something out checkout boogie boogies booging cross over
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