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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.
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See also

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

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