“He made up an excuse.”
Phrasal Verb Entry 949 / 1605 60-second read
Make up (invent) vs. Invent / Fabricate
Different sense of MAKE UP.
The comparisoni
“He invented an excuse.”
The ruleii
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Phrasal or single.
MAKE UP (story) = invent.
Memory aidiii
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