Idioms

make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
to create something valuable out of something of no value
You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear and the woman is not a good singer and will probably never sing in the choir.

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  • make a stink (about something)
  • make allowances for (someone or something)
  • make amends for (something)
  • make an all-out effort
  • make an appearance
  • make an appointment (with someone)
  • make an example of (someone)
  • make an exception (for someone)
  • make an impression (on someone)
  • make an issue of (something)
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  • express (one's) anger
  • on good terms with (someone)
  • every nook and cranny
  • ring in the New Year
  • play fair
  • mix it up
  • take place
  • learn (something) the hard way
  • horse sense
  • stand up to (someone)


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