Idioms beginning with M
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Meaning: poor memory
Example: I'm so sorry I forgot your birthday - I've got a memory like a sieve! Read more ➺
Meaning: to have to put an effort in earning money
Example: The kids need to understand that even though they have been born with a silver spoon in their mouths, that money doesn't grow on trees. Read more ➺
Meaning: to come together for a cause
Example: The workers gathered when the company was facing financial trouble to raise capital and proved that many hands make light work. Read more ➺
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 perfect relationship or union that feels destined or fated.
Example: Their marriage is a match made in heaven, filled with love and understanding. 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 ➺
