Meaning/Usage: To succeed at something; to arrive

Explanation: The literal meaning to say a person arrived. But another common meaning is to say they succeeded at something.

"I can't believe you made it. It was a difficult task."
"You made it! I didn't think you were going to show up."
"I heard you made it a whole week without smoking?"

A. "You made it! I thought you were out of town?"
B. "I was, but I got home last night and thought I'd surprise you."
A. "What a great surprise! I'm so happy you are here."
B. "Me too! Thanks for having me."

Other Common Sentences

"You did it."
"You arrived."