make it

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für das erfolgreiche Erreichen eines Ziels, eines Ortes oder das Überleben in einer schwierigen Situation.

An informal expression meaning to succeed in reaching a destination, achieving a goal, or surviving a difficult situation.

1. Succeed in reaching a placeA2informal

   To arrive at a destination, especially when there are difficulties or time constraints.

   Es schaffen

   • We need to hurry if we want to make it to the station on time.
   • She made it to the airport just before the gate closed.
   • He barely made it to the meeting after the traffic jam.

2. Achieve successB1informal

   To become successful in one's career, life, or a particular endeavor.

   Erfolg haben

   • After years of hard work, he finally made it as a musician.
   • She made it in the competitive world of fashion design.
   • They made it to the top of their profession.

3. Survive or endureB1informal

   To manage to survive a difficult situation or illness.

   Überleben oder durchhalten

   • The patient made it through the surgery successfully.
   • He almost gave up, but he made it through the tough times.
   • They made it through the storm without any damage.