M
Idioms beginning with "M"
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[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.
[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.