M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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[make rounds] {v. phr.}
To travel the same route, making several stops along the way.
The milkman makes his rounds every morning.
The doctor makes the rounds of the hospital rooms.
[make sense] {v. phr.}
1. To be something you can understand or explain; not be difficult or strange.
The explanation in the school book made no sense because the words were hard.
Compare: [MAKE HEAD OR TAIL OF].
2. To seem right to do; sound […]
[make short work of] {v. phr.}
To finish rapidly.
The cat made short work of the baby rabbit.
Tim was anxious to get to the movies so he made short work of his homework.
[make sit up] {v. phr.}
To shock to attention; surprise; create keen interest.
Her sudden appearance at the party and her amazingly low-cut dress made us all sit up.
[make something of] {v. phr.}
1. To make (something) seem important.
When girls see another girl with a boy, they often try to make something of it.
2. To start a fight over; use as an excuse to start a quarrel.
* /Bob accidentally shoved Bill […]
[make sure] {v. phr.}
To see about something yourself; look at to be sure.
Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed.
Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure.
* /Before […]
[make the best of] {v. phr.}
To do something you do not like to do and not complain; accept with good humor.
The girl did not like to wash dishes but she made the best of it.
Compare: [MAKE A VIRTUE OF NECESSITY].
[make the feathers fly] {v. phr.}, {informal}
1. To enjoy working; be strong and work hard.
When Mrs. Hale did her spring cleaning she made the feathers fly.
2. See: [MAKE THE FUR FLY].