The phrase "make a man of someone" has its origins in older ideas of what it means to transition from boyhood to manhood, typically involving the development of maturity, responsibility, and qualities associated with being an adult. Figuratively, it is now used to describe the process of helping someone, often a young person, grow and develop into a responsible, capable, and mature individual.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a man of someone" and when to use it?

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to [make] a man (out|) of {sb}

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Definitie en betekenis van "make a man (out) of somebody "in het Engels

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