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 no bones about (something)
- make a meal of (something)
- make away with (something)
- make it hot for (someone)
- make oneself felt
- make (someone) look good
- make oneself heard
- make the most of (something)
- make it to first base
- make a pitch (for someone or something)
- make a mistake
- make a note of (something)
- make a run for it
- make one's mouth water
- make a big deal about (something)