make a man (out) of
US /meɪk ə mæn (aʊt) əv/
UK /meɪk ə mæn (aʊt) əv/
1.
fazer um homem de, amadurecer
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.
Trabalhar na fazenda realmente fez dele um homem.
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The army is supposed to make a man of you.
O exército deve fazer de você um homem.