have (all) the makings of

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Definition of have (all) the makings of

: to have the talent needed to become (someone successful) He has (all) the makings of a great quarterback.

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“Have (all) the makings of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28all%29%20the%20makings%20of. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.

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