Sentences with makings
mak·ing
M m - He had the makings of a leader
- I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned. The project has the makings of success: a strong leader, a committed workforce, and a workable plan. He has the makings of a fine leader, and we, the nominating committee, are pleased to present him to the membership as our candidate.
- Raising children is not easy. Neither is being a college student. Put those two things together and you have the makings of a meltdown, if you are not careful.
- If you have a patio, you have all the makings of a fun outdoor setting.
- The making of a violin requires great skill.
- To be the making of someone.
- He has the makings of a first-rate officer.
- The makings for a tossed salad.
- A making of butter.
- Our space scientists see history in the making.