What you say 1
I'm all thumbs.
I'm clumsy.
My brother is in trouble.
My brother is in hot water.
Ms. Spagnuolo is down to earth.
Ms. Spagnuolo is easy to talk to.
You're out of trouble or you are done with something.
You're off the hook.
He speaks very badly, I can't ____ ____ what he's saying.
make out (understand)
Pam always bends over backwards.
Pam always does everything she can to help.
Don't yell at me.
Don't jump down my throat.
My dog is as smart as a whip.
My dog is very clever.
You're safe.
You're out of the woods.
Who shall I ____ this check ___ to?
make out (write)
Don't blow your top.
Don't get angry.
Wait a minute. Be patient.
Keep your shirt on.
I'm in a jam.
I'm in trouble.
I had to say I'm sorry.
I had to eat my words.
making up (inventing)
Break a leg!
Good luck!
Her car runs smoothly.
Her car runs like clockwork.
We don't see eye to eye.
We don't agree with each other.
My Mom is a great gardener.
My Mom has a green thumb.
I got lost when I was ____ ____ the airport.
making for
I'll drop you a line.
I'll write you a letter.
We'd better hurry.
We'd better make tracks.
I turned the room upside down.
I looked everywhere in the room.
Don't worry about minor things.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
You're very late. Now we'll have to work hard to ____ ___ for lost time.
make up (compensate for)