English Dictionary

make something of

動詞

To transform (an object or person) into something worthwhile. / To develop an understanding or interpretation of.

日本語の意味

何か（または誰か）を価値あるものへと変える / 何かに解釈や理解を与える

With a little patience, you can make something of that old guitar and give it a new lease on life.

少しの忍耐があれば、その古いギターを価値あるものに変えて、新たな命を吹き込むことができます。

意味（1）

To transform (an object or person) into something worthwhile.

My thousand a year is not merely a matter of dirty bank-notes and jaundiced guineas. […] I was determined to make something of it better than a fine old house to live in, than satin gowns to wear.

意味（2）

To develop an understanding or interpretation of.

No doubt your head aches, trying to make something of my description.

意味（3）

To insist on or emphatically challenge (a point or topic, especially one which may be a subject of disagreement).

He's controversial. He's blunt. He could be a good New Yorker. That's my opinion. You wanna make something of it?

makes something of （ present singular third-person ）

making something of （ participle present ）

made something of （ participle past ）

made something of （ past ）