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Meaning of make up the numbers | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To provide sufficient people to make an event worthwhile.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español hacer bulto

Français faire de la figuration

Examples

“We need eleven players, but we are only nine. Can you help us make up the numbers?”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

make up to make use make vintage make water make waves make way