"make for something" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to head towards or move in the direction of something, often with a specific goal or purpose in mind. Example: "We need to hurry if we want to make for the train on time." This sentence means that the person needs to move quickly in order to reach the train. They have a goal or purpose in mind, which is to catch the train.
Together they make for something much worse.
A quote fifth-slam scenario featuring a two-week, focused Davis Cup finals in one location with a number of qualifying nations competing would make for something easy to digest, promote and televise.
If we assume an average annual catch of 40 fish and a ratio of four marlin to every tuna, that would make for something like 800 marlin and 200 bluefin tuna.
Nothing has given me more pleasure this year: the sweetness of its temper, the unfashionable seriousness of its design and its mixture of worldliness and innocence make for something sublime.
For people in Iowa's new Fourth District, the rush of cash, the myriad debates — Mr. King had not participated in one since 2002 — and the high-profile candidates make for something more like a Senate race, and they find it fun.
Jobs: BBC director general; BBC chairman Ages: Thompson 47, Grade 62 Industry: broadcasting Total group income: £3.835bn Staff: 27,264 Salary: Thompson £453,000 (£459,000 including benefits); Grade £72,000 (£96,000 including benefits) 2004 rankings: Thompson 6, Grade 2 They make for something of an odd couple - the showbiz impresario and the hard-nosed strategist.
This makes for something of a mental disconnect.
There was plenty on the racks, much of which made for something rare and fun, disagreements.
Wilde takes the same line: "Man is made for something better than disturbing dirt.
Is there a case to be made for something like that?
It makes for something of a modest proclamation for a promoter, and one with few peers at that.
