Significato in italiano

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Make up a thing like that

🇬🇧 UK //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//

Significato di Make up a thing like that

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

In simple words: create something that doesn't really exist

Make up a thing like that in una frase

• He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.
• You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!
• She likes to *make up a thing like that* during our storytelling sessions.

Come usare Make up a thing like that

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

make up + object

Memory hint

Think of 'make up' as inventing a story with fun imagination.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Make up a thing like that

• make up stories
• make up excuses
• make up events

Synonyms for Make up a thing like that

• invent
• fabricate
• concoct
• devise
• dream up

Opposites of Make up a thing like that

• tell the truth
• be honest

Common mistakes with Make up a thing like that

• Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie.
• Using in overly serious contexts.
• Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Domande frequenti su Make up a thing like that

Cosa significa Make up a thing like that?

create something that doesn't really exist

Cosa significa Make up a thing like that in italiano?

create something that doesn't really exist

Qual è la definizione di Make up a thing like that?

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

Come si usa Make up a thing like that in una frase?

He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Make up a thing like that?

You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!

Quali sono i sinonimi di Make up a thing like that?

Alcune alternative comuni sono invent, fabricate, concoct, devise, dream up.

Qual è il contrario di Make up a thing like that?

Significati opposti includono tell the truth, be honest.

Quali parole si abbinano a Make up a thing like that?

Si abbina spesso a make up stories, make up excuses, make up events.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Make up a thing like that?

Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie. Using in overly serious contexts. Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Come si pronuncia Make up a thing like that?

US: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//, UK: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Make up a thing like that è formale o informale?

"Make up a thing like that" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare Make up a thing like that?

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.