What does makings mean?
Makings means plural of making.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
plural of making.
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.
Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and / A great, big expression of happiness / […] / The joy of children laughing around you / These are the makings of you / It is true, the makings of you
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Makings means plural of making.
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I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned.
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