Phrasal Verb - Make Up
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.Definition
To fabricate or invent a story, especially one that is false or misleading, often in order to deceive or conceal the truth; to lie or fabricate.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She made up a story about how she hurt her ankle so she wouldn't have to play basketball. |
| 2 | He made up a fake account on social media to impress his friends. |
| 3 | I made up an excuse to get out of going to the party. |
| 4 | She made up a story to cover her mistake and avoid getting in trouble. |
| 5 | He made up a fake email account to receive promotions. |
| 6 | They made up a lie about their financial situation to get a loan. |
| 7 | I made up a story to explain why I was late for work. |
| 8 | She made up a fake identity to enter the country. |
| 9 | He made up a fictional character for the story he was writing. |
| 10 | They made up a story to convince their parents to let them stay home from school. |