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Chris -- 2018-04-11
Google counts on Nov 13, 2006
233,000 “has the makings of”—established idiom
13,000 “has the markings of”—eggcorn?
The idiom fragment “has the makings of” means “has the basic elements to do something.” The fragment “has the markings of” implies an outward appearance with distinct “markings” that would identify a particular designer. I’m not exactly sure whether the latter is an eggcorn or a legitimate usage subconsciously inspired by the former. Although it’s probably legitimate, it just doesn’t seem like it would have originated unless the idiom existed first.
Examples:
Logitech MX610 – Review, Specs, PricesCheap, comfortable and precise, the MX610 has the markings of a great mouse. The innovation of two way communication allows for excellent battery life …
www.everythingusb.com/logitech_mx610.html – 41k – Cached – Similar pages
Beyblade phenomenon pushes envelope of line extensions – Retailing …In the end, it would seem BBA has the markings of both sport and entertainment. And if extreme sports are any indication, the line between sports and …
www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FN … i_82801929 – 30k – Cached – Similar pages
Daily Kos: Court case may stop electronic voting in Colorado for …This has the markings of a real scandal. Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of …
www.dailykos.com/story/2006/9/15/113228/271 – 23k – Cached – Similar pages
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Authentica round, said the combined company has the markings of a. survivor. “Without sales traction these days, any later-stage round is brutal,” ...
www.morgenthaler.com/content/Ventures/A … nglobe.pdf – Similar pages
Amazon.com: The Martha Stewart Cooking Collection – Martha’s …It has the markings of Martha quality and perfection that is her trademark and she has once again, delivered some of the very best. ...
www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Cooking-C … B000F7CDXU – 126k – Cached – Similar pages
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