to have the makings of sth

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• have the makings of something — have the ˈmakings of sth idiom to have the qualities that are necessary to become sth • Her first novel has all the makings of a classic. • He has the makings of a first rate lawyer. Main entry: ↑makingidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• making — mak|ing [ˈmeıkıŋ] n [U] 1.) the process of making something making of ▪ companies involved in the making of nuclear weapons cheese making/cider making etc ▪ a region famous for its cheese making 2.) decision making/policy making the process of… …   Dictionary of contemporary English