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What does “make it (to something)” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
To be able to attend or arrive at something
“I don't think I can make it to the party.”
From the B2 lesson Making Plans (invitations and arranging).
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What does “make it (to something)” mean?
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