M Series Flashcards
1
Q
Mad as a hatter
A
Crazy.
Said of somebody who is
eccentric
2
Q
Make a clean
breast of it
A
To confess.
3
Q
Make amends
A
Refers to a person repairing
damage that he caused.
4
Q
Make both ends
meet
A
To make enough money to live.
5
Q
Make fun of
A
To ridicule
6
Q
Make good
A
To fulfil a promise or to repay a debt.
7
Q
Make one’s mark
A
To achieve distinction.
8
Q
Make the best of
things
A
To get as much out of something as is possible
9
Q
Make the mouth
water
A
Fill with anticipation.
10
Q
Make no bones
about it
A
Be plain and outspoken.
11
Q
Make up one’s
mind
A
Make a decision.
12
Q
Man in the street.
A
Typical person.
13
Q
Mince your
words (do not)
A
Be ambiguous (do not be)
14
Q
Mind one’s ps
and qs
A
Be on one’s best behaviour.
15
Q
Mind one’s own
business
A
Stick to your own affairs and do not meddle in those of others.
