make a career of

verb

To do something habitually, especially in such a way as to acquire a reputation for it.

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Meanings

verbmake a career of (third-person singular simple present makes a career of, present participle making a career of, simple past and past participle made a career of)

present singular third person makes a career of · participle present making a career of · participle past made a career of · past made a career of · alternative make a career out of

  1. idiomaticTo do something habitually, especially in such a way as to acquire a reputation for it.
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