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Definicja i Znaczenie "make it up to somebody "

to make it up to somebody
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to do something to compensate for a previous mistake, offense, or wrongdoing and to attempt to regain the person's trust or forgiveness

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What is the origin of the idiom "make it up to someone" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase can be traced back to the 1800s. Originally, it was used in a literal sense, meaning to physically reconstruct or rebuild something that had been damaged or destroyed. Over time, the phrase began to take on a more figurative meaning, referring to the act of repairing a relationship or compensating someone for a wrong that had been done to them. The phrase became more popular in the early 1900s and is still commonly used today. It is often used in situations where someone has caused harm or inconvenience to another person and wishes to make amends or offer some form of restitution.

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She made it up to him by giving him a thoughtful gift.
Tom felt guilty for forgetting his friend's birthday and promised to make it up to him.
He felt terrible about forgetting his friend's birthday and wanted to make it up to them.
He tried to mollify his daughter's disappointment by promising to make it up to her.
Lisa accidentally spilled coffee on her friend's favorite shirt, so she promises to make it up to him by buying him a new one.
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