Make an exception for someone (allow someone to break a rule or do something unusual): Normally you need to pay for this event, but I'll make an exception for you.
Make an effort (try really hard): Please make an effort! You're not concentrating!
Make a fortune (earn a lot of money): He made a fortune in banking and now he lives in the country.
Make the most of something (enjoy something as much as possible): It's the only sunny day this week! We should make the most of it!
Make sense of something (understand something): I can't make sense of this email. What does it mean?
Make someone's day (make someone happy): Thank you so much for the flowers! They really made my day!
Make yourself at home (be comfortable in someone's house): There's coffee in the kitchen! Please make yourself at home!
Make a beeline for (go straight to): She walked into the party and made a beeline for the table with the food.
Make a fuss (get upset or excited about something): My mother will make a fuss if I come home covered in mud.
Make a mountain out of a molehill (get very upset / worried etc about a small thing): This isn't a real problem. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.