English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what do you make of that old friend" Mean?
Learn what "what do you make of that old friend" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
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What do you make of that, old friend?
It means the speaker is asking for someone's opinion or interpretation.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks an older friend what they think about something.
Usage Scenario
Use this to ask someone's view in a conversational way. It sounds natural in speech, but the full line is a little literary because of old friend.
Better ways to say it
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What do you make of that?
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What do you make of that, old friend?
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What do you think of that?
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