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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Making the pencils fan out
Hi. I came across this phrase in the New York Times. I'd like to know what "making out" means.
Ms. Katrantzou has an extraordinary imagination — and exceptional skills. She started with a pencil, for outfits that were exercises in giving three dimensions to black and white. Then came crayons, but not just for their vivid shades. Who would have thought of making the pencils fan out across a skirt or crisscross at the back, like an artistic display of chop sticks? Add the Lesage crystal embroideries and the effect was extraordinary.
Ms. Katrantzou has an extraordinary imagination — and exceptional skills. She started with a pencil, for outfits that were exercises in giving three dimensions to black and white. Then came crayons, but not just for their vivid shades. Who would have thought of making the pencils fan out across a skirt or crisscross at the back, like an artistic display of chop sticks? Add the Lesage crystal embroideries and the effect was extraordinary.
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'Make out' is not used here. Make (something) do = cause (something) to do She made the pencils fan out = she caused the pencils to form a fan shape:
- 'Make out' is not used here.
- Make (something) do = cause (something) to do She made the pencils fan out = she caused the pencils to form a fan shape:
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'Making out' is when people are kissing nonstop for a lengthy period of time.
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