make (something) right

make (something) right

To amend or correct something; to make something more accurate or fair or return it to its desired position or status. I appreciate that she offers to tidy my desk for me, but I always end up having to make it right afterwards. When it became apparent that the two teams were really lopsided, the gym teacher shuffled some kids around to make it right. I know I said some things I shouldn't have, so I'm here to make things right between us.See also: make, right