make good

verb

Meaning

To achieve substantial success in life, often in business.
(often with "on") To complete successfully; to fulfil (a promise).
To match the first player's bet with one's own, rather than dropping out.
To remedy or compensate for (a defect or deficiency).
To make (a surface) level or even.

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Related words

come good(English)make a go of(English)succeed(English)do well for oneself(English)make something of oneself(English)make it(English)do well(English)make(English)

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Sources

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