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have the makings of |
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have the makings of something Fig. to possess the qualities that are needed for something. The young boy had the makings of a fine baseball player. My boss has all the makings of a prison warden. have (all) the makings of something to seem likely to develop into something The story has all the makings of a first-class scandal. She has the makings of a great violinist. have (all) the makings of something to seem likely to develop into something I think we have the makings of a good team this year. This story has all the makings of a first-class scandal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At this the man in blue smiled, as if it were a compliment he was well used to; but looked approvingly on Sam at the same time, and said he hoped he should be better acquainted with him, for without any flattery at all he seemed to have the makings of a very nice fellow about him, and to be just the man after his own heart. |
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