M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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[make a point] {v. phr.}
To try hard; make a special effort. — Used with "of" and a verbal noun.
He made a point of remembering to get his glasses fixed.
He made a point of thanking his hostess before he left the party.
[make a practice of] {v. phr.}
To make a habit of; do regularly.
Make a practice of being on time for work.
[make a racket] {v. phr.}
To cause a lot of noisy disturbance.
I wish the kids playing in the street wouldn't make such a racket while I'm trying to take a nap.
[make a scene] {v. phr.}
To act hysterically; attract unfavorable attention.
I didn't want Kate to make a scene in front of all of those people, so I gave her the money she wanted.
[make a splash] {v. phr.}
To cause a sensation.
The brilliant young pianist, barely 14 years old, made quite a splash on the concert circuit.
[make a stab at] {v. phr.}
To try doing something at random without sufficient preparation.
The singer was not familiar with the aria but she decided to make a stab at it anyhow.
Contrast: [STAB IN THE BACK], [STAB IN THE DARK].
[make a stand] {v. phr.}
1. To take a firm position on an issue.
He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for what he believes in.
2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy.
* /The retreating troops decided to make a […]
[make a touch] {v. phr.}
To borrow money; try to borrow money.
He is known to make a touch whenever he is hard up for cash.