have (all) the makings of

idiom

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

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Kevin and Danielle Jonas might have the makings of a Jonas Sisters band on their hands. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 But the Browns still have the makings of a scary-good defense, one that’s capable of making enough splash plays to keep things afloat if the offense needs time to find itself. Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024 With the best wide receiver prospect in years paired with emerging standout tight end Trey McBride, Kyler Murray would have the makings of a very impressive receiving corps. 5. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024 With the best wide receiver prospect in years paired with emerging standout tight end Trey McBride, Kyler Murray would have the makings of a very impressive receiving corps. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have (all) the makings of 

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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 26 Dec. 2024.

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