make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
сделать что-либо из ничего
You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear; the girl is not a good tennis player, so she won't be able to win in the competition.
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- make (someone) look good
- make (something) to order
- make it hot for (someone)
- make it to first base
- make hay while the sun shines
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- make (someone's) hair stand on end
- make (someone's) hair curl
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- make good time
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