Made it

Meaning

The idiom "made it" has two meanings:

• To successfully accomplish or achieve something difficult or challenging.
• To pass a test, exam, or interview with good results.

Usage

• "I made it through the marathon despite the harsh weather conditions."
• "I aced my final exams and made it into my dream school."
• "She made it to the top of her career after starting from the bottom."
• "We made it to the finish line just in time for the closing ceremony."
• "The new employee made a great impression on his first day and made it clear he was eager to learn."

Roots and History

"Made it" is believed to have originated from the phrase "made it to school," meaning that the speaker successfully made it to their school for the first time. This phrase likely came about in the early 20th century as more children began attending primary schools. Over time, the phrase evolved into a general way of expressing success or achievement.

Synonyms in English

• "Turned around"
• "Bucked up"
• "Succeeded"
• "Made it happen"
• "Achieved"

Synonyms in other languages

• French: "réussi à" or "obtenu" (achieved)
• German: "gelungen" or "bekommen" (obtained)
• Spanish: "logró" or "encontró" (found)
• Italian: "ha avuto successo" or "ha superato" (succeeded)
• Japanese: "成功しました" or "試験を合えました" (achieved)

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