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  1. 13-Aug-2010, 13:38 #1
    vil
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    Default be the making of somebody

    Dear teachers,

    Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

    His perseverance was the making of him.

    be the making of somebody = provide/ ensure the success of somebody

    Thanks for your efforts.

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  2. 13-Aug-2010, 14:44 #2
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    Default Re: be the making of somebody

    Correct.

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