M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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[make a fool of] or (informal) [make a monkey of] {v. phr.}
To make (someone) look foolish.
The boy made a fool of himself.
Mary's classmates made a fool of her by telling her the party was to be a masquerade.
[make after] {v. phr.}
To chase something; run after something.
The mouse escaped from the kitchen corner and the cat made after it.
[make a fuss over] {v. phr.}
1. To quarrel about something or someone.
I want you kids to stop fussing about who gets the drumstick.
2. To he excessively concerned about someone or something; worry.
* /Let's not fuss over such an insignificant […]
[make a go of] {v. phr.}
To turn into a success.
He is both energetic and highly skilled at trading; he is sure to make a go of any business that holds his interest.
[make a hit] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To be successful; be well-liked; get along well.
Mary's new red dress made a hit at the party.
Alice was so happy that her boyfriend made a hit with her parents.
Compare: [GO OVER] (6).
[make a killing] {v. phr.}
To earn or suddenly win a very large sum of money.
Herb bought a lot of soybean stock when the price was low and sold it when the price went up. Small wonder he made a huge killing.
[make a living] {v. phr.}
To earn one's livelihood.
If you're good at your job, you can make a better living than if you don't know what you're doing.
It is easier to make a living in the United States than in many other countries.
[make allowance] {v. phr.}
To judge results by the circumstances. — Often used in plural.
When a small boy is helping you, you must make allowances for his age.
[make a long story short] {v. phr.}
To summarize a lengthy narrative.
"So, to make a long story short," he said, "I made a killing on the stock market."
Compare: [IN A NUTSHELL].
[make a match] {v. phr.}
To bring a man and woman together for the purpose of an engagement or marriage.
Sheila's aunt is anxious to make a match between her and an attractive, wealthy man.