Make up ground In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make up ground", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-10-25 03:10

Meaning of Make up ground

Variants:

make up for lost time

Make up ground verb phrase

To spend more time doing something because you have neglected to do it

After 35 years apart, the sisters were keen to make up for lost time by travelling with each other.

Xuka has never danced until she is 40, so now she feels as if she's trying to make up for lost time.

The project was delayed for five weeks, so we're trying to make up for lost time.

Other phrases about:

many moons ago

a long time ago

echo down/through the ages

To remain influential in a particular situation or a particular group of people for a long time

time's a-wastin'

Time is running out.

swing into action
Quickly start working or operating
anytime soon

This expression means something will occur in the near future.

Grammar and Usage of Make up ground

Verb Forms

  • to make up ground
  • made up ground
  • makes up ground
  • making up ground

The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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