make up — be friends again
phrasal verbB1IELTS 4+informalcommon
To become friends again after a fight or argument.
Pattern: [people] make up (with someone)
In use
- We had a silly argument last night, but we've made up now.after a disagreement
- A: Are you two still not talking?
B: No, we made up this morning.talking about a friend
Common mistake
✗ We made up our fight.
✓ We had a fight, but we made up.
You 'make up' (with someone) — you don't 'make up' the fight itself.
Don't confuse it
'Make up' = end the conflict and be okay again; 'clear the air' is the honest talk that gets you there.