1 not used before a noun a — used to say that someone has the right qualities to be or to do something ▪ He was made to be an actor. = He was made to act.
b — used to say that something has the right qualities for or to do something ▪ She has a body made for running. ▪ The furniture was made to last. [=the furniture will last a long time] 2 : built, formed, or shaped in a specified way
▪ newly made tissue cells — often used in combination ▪ American-made cars ▪ machine-made rugs — see also handmade, homemade, man-made, tailor-made 3 informal : certain of success
▪ a made man ▪ If this works, we'll all be made for life! [=we will have enough money to live well for the rest of our lives]
b — used to say that something has the right qualities for or to do something ▪ She has a body made for running. ▪ The furniture was made to last. [=the furniture will last a long time]
▪ newly made tissue cells — often used in combination ▪ American-made cars ▪ machine-made rugs — see also handmade, homemade, man-made, tailor-made
▪ a made man ▪ If this works, we'll all be made for life! [=we will have enough money to live well for the rest of our lives]
have it made
informal : to be in a very good position or situation
▪ My brother has it made with a good job, a beautiful wife, and a big house with a pool. ▪ (US) She had to work hard for many years to achieve success, but now she has it made in the shade.
▪ My brother has it made with a good job, a beautiful wife, and a big house with a pool. ▪ (US) She had to work hard for many years to achieve success, but now she has it made in the shade.
made for each other
informal : perfectly suited to each other
▪ I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were made for each other.
▪ I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were made for each other.
made of money — see money
what you're made of
◊If people want to find out what you're made of, they want to see if you have the necessary courage, skill, etc., to succeed.
▪ Let's give him a chance and find out what he's made of.
▪ Let's give him a chance and find out what he's made of.




