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 an end of] {v. phr.}
To make (something) end; put a stop to; stop.
To make an end of rumors that the house was haunted, a reporter spent the night there.
[make an example of] {v. phr.}
To punish (someone) publicly to show what happens when someone does wrong.
The teacher made an example of the boy who copied from another student during a test.
* /The Pilgrims made an example of a thief by putting […]
[make an exhibition of oneself] {v. phr.}
To behave foolishly or embarrassingly in public.
Stop drinking so much and making an exhibition of yourself.