Idioms beginning with M
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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: To miss a chance.
Example: I delayed too long and missed the boat on getting early bird tickets. Read more ➺
Meaning: a purpose in doing something that is seemingly crazy
Example: You may be thinking that I have gone crazy, but there's a method to my madness. Read more ➺
Meaning: extract something beneficial from an unwelcome obligation
Example: It's was a long journey from Delhi to Australia so I thought I would make a virtue of necessity and write some articles that had to be submitted to the magazines. Read more ➺
Meaning: silly act
Example: I want to sleep. Stop disturbing me by your monkey business. Read more ➺
Meaning: Achieve great success, fame, or wealth, especially in a career or industry.
Example: After years of struggling, she finally made it big in Hollywood. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be focused about achieving a goal
Example: She meant business when she said that she will take the number one position in the tennis world. Read more ➺
Meaning: to talk openly about something, instead of being silent
Example: She makes no bones about his feelings towards the protestors. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look for a positive side of a seemingly negative situation
Example: The sun was shining so he made the best of his day and went to the beach with his family. Read more ➺
