Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Understanding the Phrasal Verb 'Make It'

"In life's journey, those who make it are not always the strongest but the ones who persevere amidst adversity and doubt."

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb 'make it' means to succeed in achieving something, especially in staying alive or completing a challenging task or goal.

Examples in context

Despite the rain, she made it to the interview without delay.
After months of training, he finally made it into the national team.
With determination, the expedition made it through the harsh terrain.

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb 'make it' means to succeed in achieving something, especially in staying alive or completing a challenging task or goal.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

The components of 'make it' cannot be separated by an object.

Informal

Commonly used in casual or everyday contexts.

Transitive

It does not require a direct object.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	make it	They make it to the final round of the competition.
Past Simple	made it	She made it out of the dangerous neighborhood safely.
Present Continuous	making it	He is making it through the storm with great difficulty.
Present Perfect	have made it	We have made it to the top of the mountain.

💡 When to Use

Reaching a challenging goal

Use when someone achieves a difficult goal after much effort or adversity.

Example: "After years of hard work, she finally made it as a published author."

Surviving tough conditions

Use to describe successfully surviving difficult or dangerous conditions.

Example: "Despite the storm, the crew made it back to shore safely."

Arriving at a destination

Use when someone manages to arrive at a place against the odds.

Example: "After several delays, we made it to the concert just in time."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect verb form

❌ Wrong: She makes it yesterday to the meeting.

✅ Correct: She made it yesterday to the meeting.

💡 Tip: Use 'made it' for past events.

Incorrect tense

❌ Wrong: They are made it on time.

✅ Correct: They made it on time.

💡 Tip: Use simple past for completed actions.

Incorrect preposition

❌ Wrong: We made it on the airport.

✅ Correct: We made it to the airport.

💡 Tip: Use 'to' for arrivals.

Practice

MAKE IT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

1
Listen to example

Despite the rain, she made it to the interview without delay.
Urban Compact Living
2
Listen to example

After months of training, he finally made it into the national team.
Urban Compact Living
3
Listen to example

With determination, the expedition made it through the harsh terrain.
Urban Compact Living

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

succeed achieve

Antonyms

fail

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"After a long journey, they finally ___ it to the summit."

make on

make it

make at

make up

In Context

In 1869, John Wesley Powell embarked on an expedition to explore the Grand Canyon, a venture deemed impossible by many. As the leader, Powell knew the magnitude of the challenge ahead, but his determination to make it through the treacherous Colorado River was unwavering. Despite his optimism, his team faced numerous obstacles including scarcity of food, turbulent rapids, and the loss of scientific instruments. One man even lost faith and decided he couldn’t make it, leaving the group just before they approached the most dangerous part of the river. Powell faced critical decisions on how to keep morale high and ensure the safety of his men. Against all odds and initial skepticism, they managed to make it to the end of the canyon. His successful journey not only proved their ability to make it but also advanced the geological study of the American West. Powell emerged as a national hero and showed the world what could be accomplished with resilience and tenacity.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Make It

What is the origin of make it?

The phrase 'make it' combines 'make' meaning to manage or achieve and 'it' to refer to a goal or endpoint, emerging in mid-20th century American slang.

Can make it be used in formal and informal contexts?

'Make it' is predominantly informal, though it can appear in formal contexts when discussing achievements or overcoming significant challenges.

What is the difference between make it and succeed?

While 'make it' often suggests overcoming odds or obstacles, 'succeed' broadly implies achieving a desired result, relevant in a wide range of situations.

Browse All Tiny House Phrasal Verbs

About the Author

Alessandra Nóbrega

History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

Learn more about my journey

📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

MAKE IT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

In Context

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Make It

Related Phrasal Verbs

Alessandra Nóbrega