make a pig's ear of something

to do something badly

make a song and dance

to make a song and dance about something - to make something seem very important so everyone notices

make do with

compromise

Make hay while the sun shines

make hay while the sun shines - to do things at the appropriate time, when the conditions are right

make inroads

to progress a little, make some progress

make progress

to make progress - move in a positive way towards your goal

make the cut

to make the cut - to be good enough for something

make up

to make up - invent, lie

make your blood run cold

to make your blood run cold - something makes you feel very afraid

makeshift

makeshift - something made to last for a short period