make a man (out) of

US /meɪk ə mæn (aʊt) əv/
UK /meɪk ə mæn (aʊt) əv/
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1.

hacer un hombre de, madurar

to cause someone, especially a young man, to become more mature and responsible

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Working on the farm really made a man out of him.
Trabajar en la granja realmente lo hizo un hombre.
The army is supposed to make a man of you.
Se supone que el ejército te hace un hombre.