Idioms beginning with M
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Meaning: Do everything that can possibly be done.
Example: She was willing to move mountains to get her child the best medical care. Read more ➺
Meaning: "Make like a banana and split."
Example: "Make like a banana and split." Read more ➺
Meaning: A matter deemed insignificant or irrelevant, rendering further discussion unnecessary or unproductive.
Example: Since the deadline has passed, whether we should revise the report is a moot point. Read more ➺
Meaning: To cause a noticeable or measurable change in a situation or condition.
Example: The new marketing strategy helped move the needle on our quarterly sales figures. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to wish someone a happy birthday, expressing the hope that they will experience many more joyful birthdays in the future.
Example: Many happy returns of the day, John! Hope your birthday is wonderful. Read more ➺
make someone’s hair stand on end
Meaning: To cause someone to feel very frightened or terrified.
Example: Reading the ghost story late at night made his hair stand on end. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have an impact or effect on a situation, typically leading to improvement.
Example: Her donation to the charity will make a difference in the lives of many children. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be attentive to one's manners and behavior.
Example: At the formal dinner, she was reminded to mind her p's and q's. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to someone deeply engaged in literary or scholarly pursuits.
Example: The university awarded him an honorary doctorate for being a man of letters whose essays inspired countless readers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses opinions directly and bluntly without softening or sugarcoating them.
Example: She does not mince words when critiquing poor performance in her team. Read more ➺
