Make for
Make for verb - Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
Pass
Pass verb - To shift possession of (something) from one person to another.
Both terms in one sentence
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Real Life firefighters gave this film a pass, though, admitting that a screen full of dark billowing smoke doesn't really make for a visually exciting experience.
Source: Film / Backdraft - You Shall Not Pass - Can genuine footage of actual crossing guards make for exciting programming?
Source: Just For Fun / Trope Title Shows
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