compile (something) from (something)

compile (something) from (something)

To assemble something from component parts. Don't worry, I'm compiling a study guide from the notes I took this semester.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

compile something from something

to make up something from something; to collect and consolidate something from something. She compiled a book of poetry from verses written by her friends. Lynn compiled a picture book from family photographs going back almost a century.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • compile
  • compile from
  • be strong on (something)
  • be strong on something
  • as far as (something) goes
  • as far as that goes
  • be able to count (someone or something) on one hand
  • be able to count (someone or something) on the fingers of one hand
  • be able to count somebody/something on one hand
  • build a case