make up for (something)
idiom
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
He wanted to make up for neglecting his children by spending more time with them.
She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.
What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
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There is no amount of Botox a father could buy that would make up for consistent absence during a child’s formative years.
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
As Woods returns to the 2024 PGA Championship, take a look back at his glory days
Tiger Woods teed off Thursday morning in the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, likely hoping to make up for his recent performance at the 2024 Masters in April.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
As Woods returns to the 2024 PGA Championship, take a look back at his glory days
Tiger Woods teed off Thursday morning in the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, likely hoping to make up for his recent performance at the 2024 Masters in April.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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“Make up for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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