English Explanatory Dictionary

make one's bones

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To commit a murder in order to be respected in a criminal gang.
  2. To establish one's bona fides; to establish status and respect.

Pronunciation

En-au-make one's bones.ogg

Word forms

make one's bones makes one's bones making one's bones made one's bones

Related words

cut one's teeth
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