Idioms beginning with M
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Meaning: unaware of the current situation
Example: Just by reading her facial expressions, I can easily tell you that she is miles away. Read more ➺
make a mountain out of a molehill
Meaning: magnifying the content
Example: You are just making a mountain out of a molehill, you just gave a wrong answer, it doesn't mean you're not going to qualify to the second round. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to news, information, or sounds that are very pleasing or welcome.
Example: Her job offer was music to his ears after months of searching. Read more ➺
Meaning: do not interfere into someone else's matter
Example: I am not asking for your opinion, mind your own beeswax. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to let someone know to pay attention to what you are saying because it is very important especially when you are certain something would happen in future
Example: Mark my words, she won't regret taking me up on my offer. Read more ➺
Meaning: make sufficient money to survive on
Example: We will need to start saving money in order to make ends meet. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cope with something even though the circumstances are not ideal
Example: I will make do without all of the research and send you a proposal by the end of the day. Read more ➺
Meaning: the best future life partner for someone
Example: I wish that I could meet Mr Right. All of the men that I meet seem so immature. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach a compromise
Example: I don't enjoy camping and my husband hates the cold. So, we had to meet halfway and go to the beach for the weekend. Read more ➺
Meaning: you have a lot to do before you can rest
Example: We need to get all of these files completed before anyone leaves. There are miles to go before I sleep. Read more ➺
