Idioms beginning with M
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Meaning: to be done in a compulsory manner
Example: The must haves this season include a tunic and a head scarf. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be able to reason something out
Example: The presentation did not make sense at all. It was way off the topic. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to indicated the completion of a task
Example: "It is so amazing that you made it because we heard that it was a very difficult task." Read more ➺
Meaning: keep quiet and say nothing
Example: We are throwing a party for our friend Jeremy, but its a surprise, so don't tell him anything about it. Mum's the word. Read more ➺
Meaning: a combination of two people that is perfect in every way
Example: Jules and Nora are a match made in heaven. They love doing things together and cannot bear to be away from each other. Read more ➺
marry in haste, repent at leisure
Meaning: if you marry someone without knowing the person well, you will later regret your decision to marry
Example: Sally and Bob had hardly known each other for a few months before they decided to get married, and now they are having big problems. Marry in haste, repent at leisure! Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that does not make sense.
Example: I do not believe in this mumbo jumbo, human life should be valued far more than some ritual that one is not willing to forego. Read more ➺
Meaning: It refers to animals that are of use to human beings, mostly used to address dogs.
Example: When his dog died he cried for many days in the memory of his only best friend. Read more ➺
Meaning: abbreviate a long explanation into a short one
Example: To make a long story short, he still stays in the apartment but now it is owned by someone else. Read more ➺
Meaning: miss a chance
Example: The discounted price sale ended today and I just missed the boat on making a great deal. Read more ➺
