Make Something Up By EvilJuly 26, 2013March 11, 2024Phrasal Verbs Make Something Up = lie about something, invent a story Ex: Kids like to “make up stories” to impress their friends, instead of telling the truth. Ex: My boss asked me why I was late to the meeting, so I “made up a lie” that I had car trouble, but honestly, I don’t own a car. BACK to Phrasal Verbs