Idioms beginning with M
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Meaning: A "maiden century" refers to a cricketer's first-ever score of 100 runs in a single innings.
Example: The young batsman celebrated his maiden century with great enthusiasm. Read more ➺
Meaning: create a disturbance or controversy, often by challenging the status quo.
Example: She didn't want to make waves at the meeting, so she kept her opinion to herself. Read more ➺
Meaning: the ability to easily turn any venture into a profitable success, as if by magic.
Example: Ever since she started her company, she's had the Midas touch with every product launch. Read more ➺
Meaning: Long Time Ago: A phrase meaning a considerable amount of time in the past, often many years or even decades.
Example: Many moons ago, I used to visit my grandparents every summer. Read more ➺
Meaning: An expression used to modestly offer one's opinion or viewpoint.
Example: I know it's not much, but here's my two cents on the topic. Read more ➺
Meaning: to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.
Example: If the stock prices surge as predicted, you could make a killing by investing now. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take advantage of a good situation or opportunity while it lasts.
Example: You have free time this summer. Make hay while the sun shines and learn a new skill. Read more ➺
Meaning: a holiday in the United States that honors those who lost their lives fighting for the country.
Example: "My family always has a barbecue on Memorial Day to spend time together and remember our loved ones who served in the military." Read more ➺
Meaning: blindly copying others' actions without critical thinking.
Example: The kids copied the teacher's moves, like "monkey see, monkey do," during the dance. Read more ➺
Meaning: a place where different types of people and ideas live together, frequently blending to create something new.
Example: The United States has been a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Read more ➺
