make up for
US /meɪk ʌp fɔr/
UK /meɪk ʌp fɔr/
1.
compenser, rattraper
to compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient
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I'll make up for lost time by working extra hours.
Je vais compenser le temps perdu en travaillant des heures supplémentaires.
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His kindness helped to make up for her earlier disappointment.
Sa gentillesse a aidé à compenser sa déception antérieure.