Meaning & Usage of “Make It Make Sense”
“Make it make sense” means someone doesn’t understand something. When a person uses the phrase, “make it make sense,” they are communicating that they don’t understand a situation in an informal and irreverent way. The speaker may be genuinely interested in the explanation. They might be asking for clarification on a point they’re having trouble understanding, but they also want to make it funny. “So we need to report the end of the month sales numbers by Friday, but the end of the month isn’t for another week? Make it make sense.” “My phone keeps telling me I’m out of storage, but I deleted all the apps and photos. Make it make sense.” “Wait. You pay $50 a month for a gym membership but never go? Make it make sense.” “I follow all the advice about how to keep my plants alive, but they’re all dying. Make it make sense.”
“Make it make sense” is also used to point out a situation's absurdity. In this case, it may seem like the speaker is asking for clarity, but they don’t expect a reasonable explanation. Using “make it make sense” in this context usually involves more frustration. “That concert hall charges a convenience fee for online purchases, but it’s the only way to buy tickets. Make it make sense!” “You have a “fresh” fruit section that’s filled with overripe bananas, raisins, and fruitcakes. Make it make sense!” “The city just cut down 10 trees to build a park in my neighborhood. Make it make sense.” “I just joined a gym because it was open 24/7, but it closes every night for cleaning. Make it make sense.”
Similar Funny Phrases
Use these phrases when asking for clarification. There are many funny, casual ways to ask someone to explain something. Several of them use self-deprecating humor, or humor that makes the joker the butt of the joke. When using humor, make sure to keep your tone light to avoid offending another person. Here are a few phrases you can use to ask someone to explain something to you. “Explain it to me like I’m 5.” “Say that again using small words.” “Hold on, smartypants, I’m not following.” “Can you turn this puzzle into a picture?” “Can you make this mess a masterpiece for me?” “Give me the cheat code.” “Explain it like I just came down from Mars.” “Repeat that in English.”
Get more sarcastic when pointing out absurdity. The funny and creative options for pointing out a ridiculous situation tend to be more sarcastic. But they can come out a little sharp if you aren’t careful. Pay attention to your tone when using sarcasm. Then, decide which phrase is right for each situation based on the context. “That’s the first stop in crazy town.” “This is the dumbest timeline.” “Welcome to the Twilight Zone.” “Am I taking crazy pills?” “This is cartoonishly bad.” “This is off-the-charts bizarre.” “We’re in a clown show.” “Make it add up because I sure can’t.”
Origin of “Make It Make Sense”
“Make it make sense” is an extension of the phrase “make sense.” “Make sense” is an idiom or phrase with a different meaning than the individual words imply. “Make it make sense” is a demand that some make the situation more understandable. “Make sense” refers to the ability to understand something. The phrase was first recorded in the 1600s and meant something was understandable or reasonable. It was (and still is) often used as a negative, as in, “That doesn’t make sense.” The roots of “make sense” date back to the work of Aristotle. In De Anima, he discussed how humans use all their senses to understand the world around them.
“Make It Make Sense” Memes & GIFs
“Make it make sense” has become a popular meme on social media. The phrase is commonly seen on TikTok reels. While the slang term is popular and could be considered a meme on its own, it hasn’t caught on when paired with a specific image. People often use it on reels they’ve made of themselves. A few GIFs, or short repeating animations, are also available on sites like Giphy.com and Tenor.com.
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