M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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Contents of M:
[matter of course] {n. phr.}
Something always done; the usual way; habit; rule.
A was a matter of course for John to dress carefully when he was meeting his wife.
* /Bank officers ask questions as a matter of course when someone wants to borrow […]
[matter of fact] {n. phr.}
Something that is really true; something that can be proved.
The town records showed that it was a matter of fact that the two boys were brothers.
* /It is a matter of fact that the American war against England was […]
[matter of opinion] {n. phr.}
Something that may or may not be true; something that people do not all agree on.
Whether or not he was a good general is a matter of opinion.
Compare: [MATTER OF FACT].
[matter of record] {n. phr.}
A fact or event that is kept officially as a legal record.
If you are convicted of speeding it becomes a matter of record.
A birth certificate or a marriage license is a matter of record.
[matter-of-fact] {adj.}
1. Simply telling or showing the truth; not explaining or telling more.
The newspaper gave a matter-of-fact account of the murder trial.
2. Showing little feeling or excitement or trouble; seeming not to care much.
* […]
[mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To decide strongly to do what you plan to do; really mean it; be serious.
The boss said he would fire us if we didn't work harder and he means business.
* /When she went to college to study, she meant […]
[mean well] {v. phr.}
To have good intentions.
Fred generally means well, but he has a tendency to be tactless.