M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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[make a motion] {v. phr.}
To propose in some committee meeting or legislative group that a certain action be taken.
The secretary made a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted.
[make a mountain out of a molehill]
To think a small problem is a big one; try to make something unimportant seem important.
You're not hurt badly, Johnny. Stop trying to make a mountain out of a molehill with crying.
* /Sarah laughed at a mistake […]
[make a move] {v. phr.}
1. To budge; change places.
"If you make a move," the masked gangster said, "I'll start shooting."
2. To go home after dinner or a party.
"I guess it's time to make a move," Roy said at the end of the party.
[make a name for oneself] {v. phr.}
To become recognized in a field of endeavor; become a celebrity.
Joe has worked so hard at soybean trading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader.
* /Bill has made a name for himself both as a pianist […]
[make a night of it] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To spend the whole night at an activity.
The dog found the door unlatched and made a night of it.
The boys and girls at the dance made a night of it.
Compare: [MAKE A DAY OF IT].
[make a nuisance of oneself] {v. phr.}
To constantly bother others.
The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around the swimming pool.
[make a pass at] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}
Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person.
We've been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me.
[make a pig of oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To overindulge; eat too much.
Mary said, "This dessert is so delicious that I am going to make a pig of myself and have some more."
[make a play for] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To try to get the interest or liking of; flirt with; attract.
Bob made a play for the pretty new girl.
John made a play for the other boys' votes for class president.