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to make something (out) of something
to make something (out) of something
01
to manage to make something by assembling different parts or raw materials together
Esempi
For generations, people have made furniture out of what was available.
It is best to begin by making the salad of the ingredients usually preferred and mixing in a small quantity of one or two of the new ingredients.
to make something (out) of somebody or something
01
to change someone or something into a completely different person or thing
Esempi
The Olympics can make sporting heroes out of previously little-known athletes.
to make of
[phrase form: make]
01
pensare di, interpretare
to form an opinion or interpretation about something
Esempi
After analyzing the evidence, what do you make of the mysterious occurrence?
Dopo aver analizzato le prove, cosa pensi del fenomeno misterioso?
Analyzing the statistics without proper context, I ca n't make anything of these numbers.
Analizzando le statistiche senza il contesto appropriato, non riesco a capire nulla di questi numeri.
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pensare di, reagire a
to consider or react to something in a particular way
Esempi
It took him an hour to walk to the station but he made nothing of it.
Gli ci è voluta un'ora per camminare fino alla stazione ma non ne ha fatto nulla.
Despite his repeated warnings, she made little of his concerns about the potential risks.
Nonostante i suoi ripetuti avvertimenti, lei ha dato poco peso alle sue preoccupazioni sui potenziali rischi.
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farsi un'opinione, giudicare
to form an opinion or judgment about a person based on what one sees or hears
Esempi
She did not know what to make of him at first.
All'inizio non sapeva cosa pensare di lui.
He did not know what to make of her when she spoke so confidently.
Non sapeva cosa pensare di lei quando parlava con tanta sicurezza.
