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

make a point of something • make the point about
something
make a point of something —regard or treat smth. as impor-
tant or necessary: Fred also made a point of the need for club
members to support such an important event.
make the point about something —communicate one’s argu-
ment or idea successfully: Alan made the point about pro-
grammers being just like mountain climbers tackling a new
mountain.
make a proposal • make a proposition
make a proposal —
1
. offer or put forward a suggestion, plan,
etc.: Porter made a proposal to hold secret negotiations, but
the communist side did not accept it. 2. offer marriage to a
person: He felt they had been cheated out of so many years
together that maybe he would make a proposal to her soon.
make a proposition —
1
. = make a proposal 
1
: He made a
proposition to hold a complimentary film festival, one that
would take a more extensive look at the older films. 2. make
an indecent request to a woman: There are not many men
who could get away with exposing themselves and making a
proposition to an employee.
make a run • make a run for it
make a run —
1
. (coll.) make a rapid journey for a short stay
at a place: Would you like to make a run of a day or two to
the other side of the Weald? 2. (Air Force) make a target
approach in order to attack: One of the fighters made a run
at us, but his high speed caused him to misjudge his trajec-
tory.
make a run for it—(also: run for it) run in order to escape
from a place or a dangerous situation: It was still raining hard,
but we made a run for it.
make a scene • make the scene
make a scene —exhibit anger, indignation, etc., in a public
outburst: He thought the soup too hot, and made quite a
little scene about it.
make the scene —(sl.) 
1
. appear in a particular place: I’ve got
to make the scene. The whole world will be there! 2. under-
stand or appreciate the situation: I can’t quite make the scene,
but it looks like Bruno punched the guy over here. 3. succeed;
achieve a position, etc.: I guess with this album they’ll sure
make the scene.