A phrase that means committing murder for a mob family. The phrase indicates that a man wishing to become “made” in the mob must first make “bones” out of another man by killing him, thereby demonstrating his loyalty and dedication to the family.
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Made his Bones Term Timeline in The Godfather
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Chapter 6
...protégé, Paulie. He had brought Paulie up studiously through the Mafia ranks until Paulie “ made his bones ” and established a good living within the Corleone Family structure. After much pondering over...
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