M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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[meet one's eye] {v. phr.}
To be in plain view or come into plain view; appear clearly or obviously.
When John rounded the bend, a clear blue lake met his eye.
On a first reading the plan looked good, but there was more to it than met the eye.
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[meet one's match] {v. phr.}
To encounter someone as good as oneself.
The champion finally met his match and lost the game.
[meet one's Waterloo] {v. phr.}
To be defeated; lose an important contest.
After seven straight victories the team met its Waterloo.
John fought instead of running, and the bully met his Waterloo.
(After Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo.)
[meet up with] {v. phr.}
To meet by accident; come upon without planning or expecting to.
When he ran around the tree, Bob suddenly meet up with a large bear.
The family would have arrived on time, but they met up with a flat tire.
[meet with] {v.}
1. To meet (someone), usually by accident.
In the woods he met with two strangers.
Syn.: [COME UPON].
2. To meet together, usually by plan; join; have a meeting with.
* /The two scouts met with the officers to talk about plans […]
[melting pot] {n. phr.}
A country where different nationalities mingle and mix with the result that, in the second generation, most people speak the main language of the country and behave like the majority.
* /It is no longer considered entirely true […]
[melt in one's mouth] {v. phr.}
1. To be so tender as to seem to need no chewing.
The chicken was so tender that it melted in your mouth.
2. To taste very good; be delicious.
Mother's apple pie really melts in your mouth.