M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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Contents of M:
[mad about] {adj. phr.}
1. Angry about.
What is Harriet so mad about?
2. Enthusiastic about.
Dan is mad about pop music.
[mad as a hatter] or [mad as a March hare] {adj. phr.}
Not able to think right; crazy.
Anyone who thinks the moon is made of green cheese is mad as a hatter.
[mad as a hornet] or [mad as hops] or [mad as a wet hen] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
In a fighting mood; very angry.
When my father sees the dent in his fender, he'll be mad as a hornet.
Bill was mad as hops when the fellows went on without him.
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[made of money] {adj. phr.}
Very rich; wealthy.
Mr. Jones buys his children everything they want. He must be made of money.
Compare: [MONEY TO BURN].
[made-to-measure] or [tailor-made] {adj.}
Made to fit a special set of measurements or needs.
John has a new made-to-measure suit.
The club is tailor-made for Jane.
Syn.: [MADE TO ORDER].
[made to order] {adj. phr.}
1. Made specially in the way the buyer wants instead of all the same in large amounts; made especially for the buyer.
Mr. Black's clothes were all made to order.
Compare: [MADE-TO-MEASURE].
2. Just right.
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