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idiom

make a decision

Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to make a decision about my career path.
idiom

my way or the highway

Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's my way or the highway.
idiom

miss the point

Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely missed the point of my argument.
phrasal-verb

move along

Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to move along and not block the road.
idiom

more luck than sense

Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got more luck than sense.
idiom

moonlight as

Meaning
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
Example
She decided to moonlight as a freelance writer to make extra money.
phrasal-verb

move beyond anger

Meaning
to let go of resentment and focus on reconciliation
Example
She learned to move beyond anger and rebuild trust.
idiom

measure out

Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please measure out two cups of flour.
phrasal-verb

move on to

Meaning
to go to another place after finishing one
Example
After visiting Paris, we’ll move on to Rome.
phrasal-verb

move toward improvement

Meaning
to progress gradually toward a better state or process
Example
Every organization must move toward improvement to stay competitive.
idiom

measure up

Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to measure up to the team’s standards.
phrasal-verb

motivate through

Meaning
to inspire people by using something as a motivator
Example
She tried to motivate through positive feedback and encouragement.
idiom

Money doesn't grow on trees

Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—money doesn’t grow on trees.
phrasal-verb

make for

Meaning
to move toward a place; to contribute to or cause something
Example
The boy made for the door when he heard his name.
phrasal-verb

move past hurt

Meaning
to recover emotionally from a painful experience
Example
It took her years to move past hurt and trust again.
idiom

make oneself clear

Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you make yourself clear, please?
idiom

make amends

Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry
Example
He tried to make amends by helping her with her work.
idiom

Make up for lost time

Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
idiom

moral compass

Meaning
a person’s ability to judge what is right and wrong
Example
Developers must keep their moral compass while designing AI tools.
idiom

much obliged

Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm much obliged for your help today.
idiom

music to one’s ears

Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was music to his ears.
phrasal-verb

move closer to

Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you closer to success.
phrasal-verb

move away from

Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is moving away from dependency on foreign aid.
phrasal-verb

move upward in mindset

Meaning
to develop a more positive and confident way of thinking
Example
With the right attitude, you can move upward in mindset easily.
phrasal-verb

make out to be

Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he makes out to be.
phrasal-verb

move back

Meaning
to return to a place where you lived before
Example
After years abroad, he decided to move back to his hometown.
idiom

mad as a hornet

Meaning
very angry
Example
She was mad as a hornet when she found her phone broken.
idiom

make room for

Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s make room for the new equipment near the window.
idiom

move the needle

Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really move the needle for our company.
idiom

mix up with

Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to mix up with gossip at work.
phrasal-verb

map out choices

Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We map out choices before deciding which project to take on.
idiom

make peace

Meaning
to end a disagreement and become friendly again
Example
The two families finally made peace after many years.
idiom

make someone's day

Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really made my day!
idiom

make a good impression

Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to make a good impression.
idiom

move up

Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to move up to a senior role next year.
idiom

make your blood run cold

Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my blood run cold.
idiom

move ahead with

Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll move ahead with the rollout.
idiom

mama’s boy

Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a mama’s boy, always listening to her advice.
idiom

miss out on

Meaning
to fail to experience something enjoyable
Example
Don’t miss out on the early-bird discount.
phrasal-verb

make it

Meaning
to become successful; to achieve something desired
Example
After years of struggle, he finally made it as a professional artist.
idiom

mentor from the sidelines

Meaning
to guide someone without directly getting involved in their work
Example
Sometimes, the best leaders mentor from the sidelines and let others take charge.
idiom

make a long story short

Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To make a long story short, I missed my flight.
phrasal-verb

meet up with

Meaning
to successfully reach or fulfill something like a goal or deadline
Example
We worked all night to meet up with the project deadline.
phrasal-verb

move up in

Meaning
to advance or get promoted within an organization
Example
She worked hard to move up in her company.
phrasal-verb

mess up

Meaning
to make a mistake; to spoil something
Example
I really messed up my presentation yesterday.
idiom

Media frenzy

Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a media frenzy.
idiom

mix up

Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always mix up their names during meetings.
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to move up the value chain by investing in technology.
idiom

make history

Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist made history by discovering a new planet.
idiom

model evaluation

Meaning
the process of assessing the accuracy and performance of a trained model
Example
Before deploying the system, we need to perform model evaluation to ensure accuracy.
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an MVP to get feedback before the full version.
phrasal-verb

move through

Meaning
to pass through or experience something from start to end
Example
We had to move through many challenges to succeed.
idiom

mind over matter

Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure mind over matter.
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She mapped out a plan for reaching her five-year career goals.
idiom

make it happen

Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and make it happen.
phrasal-verb

move forward with confidence

Meaning
to progress in life without fear or doubt
Example
After learning from mistakes, move forward with confidence.
idiom

measure twice, cut once

Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says measure twice, cut once.
idiom

manna from heaven

Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was manna from heaven during the tough month.
idiom

Money talks

Meaning
Money has great influence and power.
Example
He got the deal because money talks.
phrasal-verb

merge into

Meaning
to combine or integrate into a single unit or system
Example
Regional economies are beginning to merge into a global network.
idiom

make your dreams come true

Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to make her dreams come true.
phrasal-verb

make out

Meaning
to understand something; to kiss passionately
Example
I couldn’t make out what he was saying because of the noise.
idiom

make a fortune

Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She made a fortune selling handmade jewelry online.
phrasal-verb

move in

Meaning
to start living in a new house or place
Example
We’re planning to move in next week after the renovations are done.
phrasal-verb

make things right with

Meaning
to restore harmony or fix a mistake with someone
Example
He wanted to make things right with his parents after disappointing them.
phrasal-verb

move forward confidently

Meaning
to progress with self-assurance and determination
Example
He chose to move forward confidently despite past setbacks.
idiom

machine learning fairness

Meaning
the concept of ensuring that machine learning models make unbiased, equitable decisions.
Example
The research team focused on improving machine learning fairness to eliminate discrimination.
phrasal-verb

move beyond

Meaning
to progress further than a previous level or limitation
Example
He tried to move beyond his earlier academic failures.
idiom

make a fresh start

Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to make a fresh start.
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She melted into tears after hearing the touching story.
phrasal-verb

mentor others in

Meaning
to guide and support less experienced people
Example
Senior employees are encouraged to mentor others in their department.
idiom

masterpiece in the making

Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like a masterpiece in the making.
idiom

meet and greet

Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a meet and greet for new employees.
phrasal-verb

move over

Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you move over a bit so I can sit down?
idiom

mea culpa

Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public mea culpa for his earlier comments.
phrasal-verb

make after

Meaning
to chase or pursue someone
Example
The police made after the suspect immediately.
idiom

make the grade

Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students made the grade in the final test.
idiom

make a comeback

Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to make a comeback and won the championship.
idiom

make a breakthrough

Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She made a breakthrough in her research that could change the field.
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already money burns a hole in his pocket.
phrasal-verb

map forward

Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team map forward their long-term strategy.
idiom

make yourself at home

Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please make yourself at home while I get the tea.
phrasal-verb

move beyond boundaries

Meaning
to work or cooperate across national or traditional limits
Example
Global collaboration helps us move beyond boundaries to solve shared challenges.
phrasal-verb

make off with

Meaning
to steal something and run away
Example
A thief made off with her handbag in the market.
phrasal-verb

mute yourself

Meaning
to turn off your microphone so others can’t hear you
Example
Don’t forget to mute yourself when you’re not speaking.
idiom

My two cents

Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
phrasal-verb

make amends for

Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to make amends for her mistake.
phrasal-verb

march on

Meaning
to continue advancing toward a goal despite difficulties
Example
The demonstrators marched on the capital demanding justice.
idiom

Make a mountain out of a molehill

Meaning
To exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger than it really is.
Example
She made such a big deal out of forgetting her phone; she really made a mountain out of a molehill.
phrasal-verb

mix with

Meaning
to socialize and talk with different people
Example
At the party, he tried to mix with everyone.
phrasal-verb

mitigate against

Meaning
to make something less severe or harmful
Example
Effective controls can mitigate against financial losses.
idiom

make up your mind

Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to make up your mind about which job to take.
idiom

mind your own business

Meaning
to focus on your own matters and not interfere in others’ affairs
Example
You should mind your own business instead of gossiping.
phrasal-verb

move out

Meaning
to stop living in a place and leave it
Example
She decided to move out of her parents’ house after getting a job.
idiom

make a scene

Meaning
to create a noisy or dramatic disturbance
Example
Please don’t make a scene in public.
idiom

make someone's jaw drop

Meaning
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Example
Her stunning dress made everyone's jaw drop.
idiom

Move fast and break things

Meaning
To innovate quickly, even if mistakes happen along the way.
Example
Our CEO encourages us to move fast and break things to stay ahead of competitors.
phrasal-verb

mop up

Meaning
to clean liquid or dirt from a surface using a mop or cloth
Example
Use a towel to mop up the water you spilled.
phrasal-verb

manage with

Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to manage with what we have for now.
phrasal-verb

move aside

Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please move aside so the ambulance can go through.
idiom

move the goalposts

Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They moved the goalposts after we had agreed on the terms.
phrasal-verb

move off

Meaning
to start moving (of a vehicle)
Example
The bus moved off slowly after everyone got on.
idiom

make waves

Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy made waves throughout the organization.
idiom

miss the boat

Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll miss the boat.
idiom

mend a broken heart

Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to mend a broken heart.
idiom

Make a clean break

Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to make a clean break from his old habits.
idiom

make up

Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always make up after small arguments.
phrasal-verb

move up professionally

Meaning
to advance to a higher position or level in one’s career
Example
He worked hard to move up professionally within the company.
idiom

move mountains

Meaning
to achieve something very difficult
Example
With determination, you can move mountains.
idiom

make the same mistake twice

Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to make the same mistake twice.
idiom

make a name for yourself

Meaning
to become well-known or successful in a particular field
Example
She made a name for herself in the world of fashion design.
idiom

meet someone halfway

Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally met each other halfway and agreed on a solution.
phrasal-verb

mess around

Meaning
to spend time doing unimportant or fun things
Example
We just messed around in the park all afternoon.
idiom

Make the most of something

Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should make the most of this opportunity.
phrasal-verb

make it right

Meaning
to correct a mistake or repair the damage caused by one’s actions
Example
He promised to make it right after hurting her feelings.
idiom

move forward

Meaning
to continue with progress after a delay or challenge
Example
After reviewing the feedback, we can move forward with the design.
idiom

make up with someone

Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to make up with each other.
phrasal-verb

mix in with

Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to mix in with the team by joining their weekend activities.
idiom

mend fences

Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to mend fences after their disagreement.
idiom

Make headlines

Meaning
To become an important news story
Example
Her sudden resignation made headlines across the country.
idiom

mutton dressed as lamb

Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was mutton dressed as lamb.