At court, it was customary to make one's manners when the monarch entered.

In Ireland, to make a show of oneself at a wake is considered deeply disrespectful.

I was honored to make someone's acquaintance at the international symposium.

If no one else volunteers, I'll make the first move and propose a plan at the meeting.

To make a nuisance of oneself at work is a sure way to damage your reputation.

Please don't make a production out of apologizing—just say you're sorry and move on.

With the conference only two days away, the team had to make the dust fly to get the presentation ready.

He tried to make fair weather with the offended neighbor by bringing a homemade pie.

When attending the gala, one should make one's entrance with confidence.

His jokes never fail to make a cat laugh.