M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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Contents of M:
[means to an end] {n. phr.}
An action leading to some end or purpose.
Money for him was just a means to an end; actually he wanted power.
[measure]
See:
[BEYOND MEASURE],
[FOR GOOD MEASURE],
[MADE-TO-MEASURE],
[TAKE ONE'S MEASURE] or [TAKE THE MEASURE OF].
[measure off] {v. phr.}
To mark by measuring.
She measured off three yards with which to make the new dress.
[measure up] {v.}
To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up.
John didn't measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one.
Lois' school work didn't measure up to her ability.
Compare up: [TO PAR]. Contrast: [FALL SHORT].
[meatball] {n.}, {slang}
A dull, boring, slow-witted, or uninteresting person.
You'll never get an interesting story out of that meatball — stop inviting him.