kiss and make up
To settle one's differences and forgive.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They argued, but soon decided to kiss and make up.”
“After their long argument about the budget, the partners finally agreed to kiss and make up.”
“Despite the bitterness that had defined their relationship for years, they eventually chose to set aside their pride, kiss and make up, and move forward together.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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betray with a kiss
To betray someone in a seemingly inconspicuous or innocuous manner.
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blow a kiss
To kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
Last updated August 10, 2026