Idioms beginning with M
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Meaning: to try and improve a bad relationship with another party
Example: After the nasty fight with her sister, Alice decided to mend fences by buying her sister some presents. Read more ➺
Meaning: a necessary action carried out just to achieve a goal
Example: Her working as a public defender was not due to her passion for the job but solely as a means to an end. Read more ➺
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 logical, clear, or easy to understand.
Example: After hearing the witness explain the timeline clearly, the whole story finally made sense. 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 ➺
