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make out to be

Phrasal-verb Behavior

Meaning

to claim or pretend something about someone or something

Example Sentences

"He’s not as rich as he makes out to be."

Related Expressions

get over it

to recover emotionally from something upsetting or painful

paint over

to cover something with a new layer of paint

open up over

to share personal thoughts because of a particular topic

deal with

to manage or handle a problem, situation, or customer

keep perspective

to stay calm and rational during emotional situations

pay out on

to give money as a result of an insurance claim or bet