make a check out (to someone) - write a check to give to someone with their name on it I made a check out to the animal hospital after they cared for our dog. make a clean breast of (something) - confess something bad that you have done in order not to feel guilty/bad The woman made a clean breast of things and worked hard to start over. make a clean sweep of (something) - do something completely or thoroughly The new political party made a clean sweep of the large cities during the election. make a comeback - return to one's former (successful) career The boxer.