(now uncommon) Synonym of make ends meet

(archaic, idiomatic) To go by the best possible route.

(UK, informal) To accept an unfortunate or unpleasant situation and do the best one can.

Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, as a reminder that everyone makes mistakes and has flaws.

to do something that should have been done earlier but was not, especially when done with energy or enthusiasm.

Alternative form of make no bones about.

To disgust or frighten someone.

(colloquial, dated)

To take measures to ensure that one will succeed, rather than relying on luck.

present participle of make someone's hair curl