make it right
Correct the mistake
Make it right means to correct a wrong or fix a problem, especially one you've caused.
The phrase implies taking responsibility and doing whatever is necessary to restore things to how they should be: I know I messed up, but I'm going to make it right.
It often suggests compensation or repair beyond mere apology—action rather than words.
- fixRepair or solution
- repairRestore to working order
- correctFree from error
- amendModify or correct
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
atone · apologize · compensate · restore · reconcile · patch things up · clear the air · resolve · redeem · heal · mend · justice · forgiveness · balance · settle · undo · wipe the slate clean · payback
- accountabilityaccountability, responsibility, accountable, take responsibility, answerability
make it rightmake it worse
break it · look the other way · turn a blind eye · add insult to injury · do nothing
make it rightpass the buck
Transfer responsibility elsewhere
make excuses · gaslight · walk away · duck out · cop out
make, makes, made, making, maker, makers, right, rights, righted