make up for: 彌補
So they build teams that make up for their shortcomings in knowledge, perspective, and experience.
所以，他們需要組建團隊，彌補自己在知識、洞察力和經驗方面的不足。
Do we need a period of above normal nominal gdp growth to make up for the recent recession?
我們是否需要一段名義gdp增幅高于正常水平的時期，以補償最近的衰退？

tell off: 責備
Don't tell off your boss and co-workers, even if you think they deserve it.
即使你認為他們該罵，也不要責罵你的上司。

hit on sb : 與某人調情
Are you hitting on me?
你是不是在泡我？

believe it or not: 信不信由你
Believe it or not, you're feeling homesick.
不管你相信與否，你是有些想家了。
Believe it or not, depression can be good for your health.
信不信由你，失落可能對你的健康有好處。