Sarah and Tim created the restaurant of their dreams. They designed and built it with their own hands and now create the food that is served there. They have absolutely 'made it'.
a person who made it usually have vast knowledge of the sports he bets on; look for the best odds among the sports books and have excellent money management skills.
The term was introduced by a Canadian poster, fiveteamer, who also made a list of successful professional sports gambler on online gambling forum.
The guilt of a poor person becoming more successful than their neighborhood family or peers. The person usually hides their accomplishments, pretends to be less financially secure; downplays their success.
She didn't tell her friend she bought a new car, because she feels guilty that her friend can't afford a car. She has make it out the hood syndrome.
He didn't tell his friend he got promoted to director, he didn't want to feel like he was rubbing it in his friend's face.
She didn't tell her sister she went to the spa, because her sister couldn't afford to go and she felt too embarrassed to invite her for fear of "showing off." -Gurleygurlkee