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easy pickings
an easy task or job, a piece of cake It was a multiple-choice test - easy pickings if you studied.
has the makings
has the potential, has the ingredients Darcy has the makings of a good teacher. He explains things well.
makings of
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the makings of
the potential to become, the ability to develop Look at Debi dance. She has the makings of a ballerina.
have the makings of|have|makings
v. phr. To possess the basic ingredients; have the basic qualities to do something.
Tom is still young but he seems to have the makings of an excellent pianist.
have the makings of
have the makings of Have the abilities or qualities needed to become something, as in
She has the makings of a fine teacher, or, as Shakespeare put it in
Henry VIII (4:1): “She had all the royal makings of a Queen.” [Late 1500s]
slim pickings
slim pickings A small amount left after others have taken a share. For example,
After each of the children took what they wanted of Mother's things, it was slim pickings for the rest of the family. This expression alludes to animals devouring a carcass. [Early 1600s]
the action of kings
Professional horseracing. The primary focus of our club is to accompany acquaintance of and absorption in the action of kings to bodies from all walks of life. Ever back he was a adolescent boy, Thomas's dream was to attempt in the action of kings.Learn more: king, of, sportsport of kings
horse racing. The action of kings has abiding bankrupt a lot of commoners.Learn more: king, of, sport