make something right

make something right
set something right & make something right & makesomething good & put something right
to correct something; to alter a situation to make it more fair. •

This is a very unfortunate situation. I'll ask the people responsible to set this matter right.

I'm sorry that we overcharged you. We'll try to put it right.

I know I owe you some money, but don't worry, I'll make it good.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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