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make things better
[/meɪk θɪŋz ˈbɛtər/]
verb phrase
melhorar as coisas
1.
to improve a situation or condition; to take action that results in positive change
We need to work together to make things better for everyone.
Precisamos trabalhar juntos para melhorar as coisas para todos.
2.
to help or provide relief to someone in a difficult situation
A simple apology can make things better between friends.
Um simples pedido de desculpas pode melhorar as coisas entre amigos.
NYC Slang
fix things up
Synonyms
improve
enhance
ameliorate
make improvements
turn things around
Antonyms
make things worse
worsen
deteriorate
complicate matters
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
melhorar as coisas
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
botar as coisas em ordem
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
consertar as coisas
informal usage
Portugal
melhorar a situação
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn over a new leaf
put things right
set things straight
make amends
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