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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
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Make it as
"He never made it as an actor."
Does it mean that he never became an actor or that he could never become successful as an actor ?
Is "make it" a fixed idiomatic expression or is there a rationale behind it ?
Does it mean that he never became an actor or that he could never become successful as an actor ?
Is "make it" a fixed idiomatic expression or is there a rationale behind it ?
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He never became successful. 'make it' is an idiom.
- He never became successful.
- 'make it' is an idiom.
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Yes, it's a fixed expression.
To make it as an X is also a fixed expression. The standard of success is a matter of opinion.
We might say, "He didn't quite make it," meaning his success was limited.
"He didn't make it as a plumber." Probably, he wasn't able to pay his bills.
In some endeavors, if you don't reach a certain plateau or threshold, you're a complete failure.
To make it as an X is also a fixed expression. The standard of success is a matter of opinion.
We might say, "He didn't quite make it," meaning his success was limited.
"He didn't make it as a plumber." Probably, he wasn't able to pay his bills.
In some endeavors, if you don't reach a certain plateau or threshold, you're a complete failure.
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