make way (for something/somebody)
MOVE ASIDE, clear the way, make a space, make room, stand back

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

make way
make (its) way (somewhere)
to reach a place or condition.
The product should be making its way into retail stores in a few months.

Mary's poems finally made their way into print.

make (your) way (somewhere)
to move in a particular direction.
In the midst of war in Europe, he somehow made his way back to the United States and joined the army.

make (your) way (somewhere)
to move in a particular direction.
In the midst of war in Europe, he somehow made his way back to the United States and joined the army.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

make way
v. phr. To move from in front so someone can go through; stand aside.
The people made way for the king.
When older men retire they make way for younger men to take their places.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

make one's way
v. phr.
1. To go forward with difficulty; find a path for yourself.
They made their way through the crowd.
2. To do many hard things to earn a living; make a life work for yourself.
He was anxious to finish school and make his own way in the world.
Compare: SHIFT FOR ONESELF.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

make way somewhere
make (its) way (somewhere)
to reach a place or condition.
The product should be making its way into retail stores in a few months.

Mary's poems finally made their way into print.

make (your) way (somewhere)
to move in a particular direction.
In the midst of war in Europe, he somehow made his way back to the United States and joined the army.

make (your) way (somewhere)
to move in a particular direction.
In the midst of war in Europe, he somehow made his way back to the United States and joined the army.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲