make (out) for someone or something

make (out) for someone or something
make (out) for someone or something
to run toward someone, something, or some place. •

They made out for Sam as soon as they saw him coming.

The boys made for the swimming pool as soon as the coach blew the whistle.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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