make up (something) from (something)
make up (something) from (something)
To assemble, concoct, or create something from various other things, especially in a quick or impromptu manner. A noun or pronoun is used either between "make" and "up." I don't get paid until tomorrow, so I'll just have to make up something to eat from what's left in the cupboards. I can make some nametags up from the bits of paper I've got lying around.
See also: make, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make something up from something
to create something from something. I will make some stew up from the ingredients available in the fridge. I will make up a stew from the leftovers.
See also: make, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- piece out
- involve with
- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
- arrange for
- arrange for some time
- arrange some music for
- arch over
- back into
- back into (someone or something)