A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations



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A Dictionary of Confusable Phrases

make a noise • make noises
make a noise —
1
. talk very much about smth.; make smth.
the object of general comment: For all the great noise that is
made about it, there is but little true faith in the world. 2.
complain or argue about smth. in order to draw attention to
it: The women were making a lot of noise about having a
room of their own.
Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase make a noise in the world— attain great fame or noto-
riety: He seemed a very lively young man, certain of his own
abilities and eager to make a noise in the world.
make noises —express particular ideas, feelings, etc. not men-
tioning them directly: General Electric and Alcoa, for exam-
ple, are making noises about getting into city building.
Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase make the right noises—(also: make all the right noises)
show concern, enthusiasm, etc. about smth. because one is expected
to: She said I would have to come and visit her. I made the
right noises, then changed the subject.
make a party • make up a party
make a party —arrange a social gathering, especially of
invited guests at a private house: Every evening there is some-
where in this building a party. And if there wouldn’t be any,
you be sure we invent a reason to make a party!
make up a party —form a group of people for purposes of
entertainment, recreation, etc.: We do require that you pay
for the trip in advance; however, your money will be refunded
if we are unable to make up a party, or if the trip is canceled.
make a pass • make the pass
make a pass —
1
. gain upon and pass the vehicle in front of
one: The reigning World Champion (Button) just couldn’t
get close enough to the Japanese driver to make a pass. 2. (also:
make passes) attempt to attract the romantic interest of a per-
son: He had almost completely hidden from me the feelings
which seemed to have driven him to make a pass at me.
make the pass — = make a pass 1: An impatient driver decided
that he had to pass the cars ahead of him. He veered into our
lane to make the pass…

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