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Kiss And Make Up

The idiom "kiss and make up" means to reconcile with someone after having an argument or disagreement. It suggests that the two parties involved should put aside their differences and make peace with each other.

The phrase comes from the idea of two people who have been arguing or fighting, and then they kiss each other as a sign of reconciliation. It is often used in a romantic context, but it can also be used in other relationships, such as friendships or business partnerships.

For example, if two friends have a disagreement, one might say to the other, "Come on, let's kiss and make up. We don't want to stay mad at each other." Or if two business partners have a disagreement, they might say to each other, "Let's put this behind us and kiss and make up. We need to work together to make this business successful."

Overall, "kiss and make up" is a positive and friendly way to encourage people to resolve their differences and move forward in a positive way.


The usage of the idiom 'Kiss And Make Up' in a sentence

• After breaking up with her boyfriend, they both took some time to reflect on their relationship before deciding to kiss and make up. (using the idiom in a more complex sentence with a personal touch)

• Let's just kiss and make up so we can move on from this disagreement.

• After a heated argument with my sister over the phone, I decided to call her back and kiss and make up. (more complex sentence using idiom in present tense)

• Sometimes it's better to just kiss and make up instead of holding grudges.

• I had a fight with my friend, but we kissed and made up. (basic expression of the idiom in past tense)

• The politician's scandal caused a rift within his party, but after a public apology and some reconciliation efforts, they were able to kiss and make up, presenting a united front to the public. (using the idiom in a complex sentence with political implications)

• In the business world, it's important to maintain good relationships with clients and partners, and sometimes that means being willing to kiss and make up when things don't go as planned. (using the idiom in a professional context)

• The two countries had a long-standing dispute, but they finally decided to kiss and make up in order to achieve peace. (using the idiom metaphorically in a broader context)

• They had a big fight but kissed and made up the next day.

• The couple had a rough patch in their marriage but ultimately decided to kiss and make up.

• It's important to learn how to kiss and make up in any relationship.

• After an argument, my sister and I always kiss and make up.

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