make (something) right
make (something) right
To amend or correct something; to make something more accurate or fair or return it to its desired position or status. I appreciate that she offers to tidy my desk for me, but I always end up having to make it right afterwards. When it became apparent that the two teams were really lopsided, the gym teacher shuffled some kids around to make it right. I know I said some things I shouldn't have, so I'm here to make things right between us.
See also: make, right
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand