makings
Britishplural noun
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potentials, qualities, or materials
he had the makings of a leader
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Also called: rollings. slang the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette
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profits; earnings
Example Sentences
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This has the makings of an instant classic.
From Los Angeles Times
Aldi’s box, at $40 for 10 people, also includes the makings for green bean casserole and a pumpkin pie with whipped topping.
“Clever Cassiopeia! She will have the makings of an excellent governess someday.”
From Literature
Penelope was well aware of her location—particularly after all those navigational studies with the children—but to Lady Constance the news seemed to have the makings of yet another epiphany.
From Literature
The makings are available for a new national elite if we can just change the incentives and criteria by which people enter the national elite.
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