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idiom

miss the boat

错过一个机会
Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll **miss the boat**.
如果你不早点预订，你会**错过机会**。
phrasal-verb

move out of

离开特定的地方或情境
Meaning
to leave a specific place or situation
Example
They decided to **move out of** the city and live in the countryside.
他们决定**离开**城市，住到乡村。
phrasal-verb

mess around

花时间做一些不重要或有趣的事情
Meaning
to spend time doing unimportant or fun things
Example
We just **messed around** in the park all afternoon.
我们整个下午都在公园里**胡闹**。
phrasal-verb

make amends with

做某事来表示你很抱歉并解决问题
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry and to fix a problem
Example
She tried to **make amends with** her colleague after the heated argument.
她在激烈争吵后试图与同事和解。
idiom

make strides

取得显著进展
Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really **made strides** in product development.
公司在产品开发方面确实**取得了显著进展**。
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

仔细规划或设计实现目标的步骤
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
她为实现五年的职业目标制定了一个计划。
phrasal-verb

measure up to

达到要求的伦理或职业标准
Meaning
to meet a required ethical or professional standard
Example
All employees are expected to **measure up to** the company’s moral values.
所有员工都必须遵守公司的道德价值观。
phrasal-verb

move over to

从一个系统或平台切换到另一个
Meaning
to switch from one system or platform to another
Example
The organization will **move over to** cloud-based storage soon.
组织将很快转移到基于云的存储。
idiom

make up for

弥补某事
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
我们会用额外的支持来弥补延迟。
idiom

Make the most of something

充分利用某事物。
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
你应该充分利用这个机会。
idiom

Masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术或工艺作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
他创作的雕塑真是一件**杰作**。
idiom

make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
phrasal-verb

melt away

当雪或冰消失时，它变得越来越温暖
Meaning
when snow or ice disappears as it gets warmer
Example
The snow quickly **melted away** in the morning sun.
雪在早晨的阳光下迅速**融化**。
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
idiom

media circus

过度或耸人听闻的媒体报道
Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
审判变成了一个**媒体马戏团**。
phrasal-verb

move towards

朝着目标前进
Meaning
to make progress in the direction of something
Example
The company is **moving towards** a more sustainable model.
该公司正朝着更可持续的模式前进。
phrasal-verb

move beyond pain

从情感痛苦中康复并成长
Meaning
to heal and grow after emotional suffering
Example
She tried to **move beyond pain** and focus on her goals.
她试图**超越痛苦**，专注于自己的目标。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
idiom

mama’s boy

一个对母亲过于依赖的男人
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
他是个典型的**妈妈的男孩**，总是听从她的建议。
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资，已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
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.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

machine mind

一种依赖于逻辑和计算的思维方式
Meaning
a way of thinking that relies heavily on logic and computation
Example
You need a **machine mind** to understand how neural networks operate.
你需要一个**机器思维**来理解神经网络是如何运作的。
idiom

Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
phrasal-verb

move through

从开始到结束经历或体验某事
Meaning
to pass through or experience something from start to end
Example
We had to **move through** many challenges to succeed.
为了成功，我们必须**通过**许多挑战。
phrasal-verb

move into

开始在一个新的角色或领域工作
Meaning
to start working in a new role or area
Example
She recently **moved into** a senior management position.
她最近 **调入** 高级管理职位。
idiom

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
idiom

mind your peace and quiet

保护你的平静，避免压力或干扰
Meaning
to protect your calm and avoid stress or disturbance
Example
She values her alone time to **mind her peace and quiet**.
她喜欢独处，保持平静，避免压力或干扰。
phrasal-verb

move up in

在一个组织内部晋升或得到提升
Meaning
to advance or get promoted within an organization
Example
She worked hard to **move up in** her company.
她努力工作以在公司里**晋升**。
idiom

Move heaven and earth

为了实现某事而尽一切可能。
Meaning
To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example
They **moved heaven and earth** to save the project.
他们竭尽全力拯救这个项目。
idiom

mix together

将不同的东西结合成一体
Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
**Mix together** the spices before adding them to the stew.
在将它们加入炖菜之前，将香料混合在一起
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
phrasal-verb

move away from

停止集中于或使用某物
Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is **moving away from** dependency on foreign aid.
经济正在**摆脱**对外国援助的依赖。
phrasal-verb

meet up with

成功达到或完成某些目标或截止日期
Meaning
to successfully reach or fulfill something like a goal or deadline
Example
We worked all night to **meet up with** the project deadline.
我们整晚工作以完成项目的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

mute yourself

关闭麦克风，以免其他人听到你
Meaning
to turn off your microphone so others can’t hear you
Example
Don’t forget to **mute yourself** when you’re not speaking.
当你不说话时，记得**静音自己**
idiom

mend a broken heart

在分手后从情感痛苦中痊愈
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
治愈一颗破碎的心需要时间。
idiom

measure out

计算并分出特定的数量
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
请量出两杯面粉。
idiom

make your own luck

通过努力为自己创造机会
Meaning
to create opportunities for yourself through effort
Example
Don’t wait for miracles — **make your own luck**.
不要等待奇迹 — **创造自己的运气**。
idiom

miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
phrasal-verb

make things right with

与某人恢复和谐或修正错误
Meaning
to restore harmony or fix a mistake with someone
Example
He wanted to **make things right with** his parents after disappointing them.
在令父母失望后，他想与他们修复关系
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
idiom

meet someone halfway

同意与某人妥协
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.
我们最终在半路上见面并达成了解决方案。
idiom

make a name for oneself

因某事而出名；成名
Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He **made a name for himself** as a creative designer.
他作为一名有创意的设计师而出名。
idiom

march to the beat of your own drum

独立行事，遵循自己的想法
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
她不在乎潮流; 她**按照自己的节奏前进**。
idiom

make a killing

迅速赚取大量利润
Meaning
to earn a large profit quickly
Example
They **made a killing** with their new tech product.
他们通过他们的新技术产品**大赚一笔**。
idiom

make someone's jaw drop

让某人大为惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Example
Her stunning dress **made everyone's jaw drop**.
她那件惊艳的裙子**让每个人都目瞪口呆**。
phrasal-verb

move toward

在变化或改进的方向上取得进展或前进
Meaning
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improvement
Example
Societies are slowly **moving toward** greater gender equality.
社会正在缓慢地**朝向**更大的性别平等前进
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
idiom

Make a mountain out of a molehill

夸大一个小问题，让它看起来比实际情况更大。
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**.
她因为忘记带手机而大惊小怪；她真的**把一堆小土堆做成了一座山**。
phrasal-verb

move on from

情感恢复并继续生活，经受过痛苦的经验之后
Meaning
to recover emotionally and continue life after a painful experience
Example
It took him a while to **move on from** the heartbreak.
他需要一些时间来从失恋中恢复
idiom

make yourself clear

以便他人容易理解你表达的意思
Meaning
to express yourself so that others understand you easily
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
您能**说清楚一点**吗？
phrasal-verb

make out to be

声称或假装关于某人或某事
Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he **makes out to be**.
他并不像他所说的那么富有。
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

用于测试某个想法的产品的最简单版本。
Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an **MVP** to get feedback before the full version.
我们发布了一个**MVP**，在发布完整版本之前获得反馈。
idiom

make a fortune

赚很多钱
Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She **made a fortune** selling handmade jewelry online.
她通过在线销售手工珠宝赚了一大笔财富。
idiom

make ends meet

赚取足够的钱以维持生活
Meaning
to earn enough money to live on
Example
He works two jobs to **make ends meet**.
他做两份工作以维持生计。
idiom

make progress

向前进或改进
Meaning
to move forward or improve
Example
She is slowly **making progress** with her studies.
她在学习上**取得进展**。
idiom

make a splash

吸引大量关注或给人留下深刻印象
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression
Example
The new product launch really **made a splash** in the market.
新产品发布真的在市场上引起了轰动。
phrasal-verb

mix with locals

与当地人社交或互动
Meaning
to socialize or interact with local people
Example
Students are encouraged to **mix with locals** to practice the language.
鼓励学生与**当地人交往**以练习语言。
idiom

mad scientist

一个危险或愚蠢地创造性或痴迷于实验的人
Meaning
a person who is dangerously or foolishly creative or obsessed with experiments
Example
He looks like a **mad scientist** when he’s working in his lab all night.
当他整晚在实验室工作时，他看起来像个**疯狂的科学家**。
phrasal-verb

move out

停止在某个地方居住并离开它
Meaning
to stop living in a place and leave it
Example
She decided to **move out** of her parents’ house after getting a job.
她决定在获得一份工作后**搬出**父母家。
phrasal-verb

move back

回到你曾经住过的地方
Meaning
to return to a place where you lived before
Example
After years abroad, he decided to **move back** to his hometown.
在国外多年后，他决定**回到**故乡。
idiom

make it big

变得非常成功或著名
Meaning
to become very successful or famous
Example
He moved to Hollywood to **make it big**.
他搬到好莱坞去**出名**。
phrasal-verb

mop up

用拖把或布擦拭表面上的液体或污垢
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.
用毛巾擦拭你洒的水。
idiom

mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
idiom

Media frenzy

媒体对某个故事的过度关注或兴奋。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
名人的逮捕引发了**媒体狂热**。
idiom

mind-blowing

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

move up the ladder

在工作中晋升或进步
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
她希望在年底之前晋升。
phrasal-verb

mix up ideas

将不同的想法结合起来创造新事物
Meaning
to combine different ideas to create something new
Example
Our marketing team loves to **mix up ideas** from different industries.
我们的市场营销团队喜欢将不同行业的想法结合起来创造新事物。
phrasal-verb

mentor others in

指导和支持经验较少的人
Meaning
to guide and support less experienced people
Example
Senior employees are encouraged to **mentor others in** their department.
鼓励资深员工在其部门**导师他人在**。
idiom

move up

晋升到更高的级别或职位
Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to **move up** to a senior role next year.
她希望明年能升职到高级职位。
phrasal-verb

make for

朝某个地方走; 为某事贡献或引起某事
Meaning
to move toward a place; to contribute to or cause something
Example
The boy **made for** the door when he heard his name.
男孩听到自己的名字后朝门走去。
idiom

make friends with

和某人交朋友。
Meaning
To become friendly with someone.
Example
It’s easy to **make friends with** kind people.
和善良的人交朋友很容易。
idiom

Many hands make light work

当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
大家一起吧；人多力量大，工作更轻松。
idiom

move forward

在延迟或挑战后继续取得进展
Meaning
to continue with progress after a delay or challenge
Example
After reviewing the feedback, we can **move forward** with the design.
在审查反馈后，我们可以**继续前进**进行设计。
idiom

move ahead with

继续在某事上取得进展
Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll **move ahead with** the rollout.
尽管有所延迟，我们将继续进行部署。
idiom

mix up

混淆两种或更多事物
Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always **mix up** their names during meetings.
我总是在会议中混淆他们的名字。
idiom

mud-slinging

批评某人，尤其是在政治中，旨在破坏其声誉的行为
Meaning
the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
Example
The debate turned into **mud-slinging** very quickly.
辩论很快变成了相互指责。
idiom

mix up with

与某事或某人混在一起，通常是不明智的
Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to **mix up with** gossip at work.
尽量不要在工作中参与八卦。
idiom

malware

旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
杀毒软件成功地从系统中移除了**恶意软件**。
phrasal-verb

make off with

偷东西然后逃跑
Meaning
to steal something and run away
Example
A thief **made off with** her handbag in the market.
一个小偷在市场偷走了她的手袋然后逃跑了。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
phrasal-verb

move on to

在完成一个地方后，去另一个地方
Meaning
to go to another place after finishing one
Example
After visiting Paris, we’ll **move on to** Rome.
参观巴黎后，我们将前往罗马。
idiom

make a long story short

简短地讲述某事
Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To **make a long story short**, I missed my flight.
为了**简短地讲述这件事**，我错过了航班。
idiom

make the same mistake twice

重复犯错，尽管知道它是错的
Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to **make the same mistake twice**.
她承诺永远不再 **犯同样的错误两次**。
phrasal-verb

move toward leadership

在职业生涯中前进，担任领导角色
Meaning
to progress in your career to take leadership roles
Example
With her experience, she’s ready to **move toward leadership**.
凭借她的经验，她已经准备好**朝领导岗位前进**。
idiom

Move fast and break things

快速创新，即使在过程中出现错误。
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.
我们的 CEO 鼓励我们 **快速行动并破坏事物**，以便领先于竞争对手。
idiom

make peace

结束分歧并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end a disagreement and become friendly again
Example
The two families finally **made peace** after many years.
两家人经过多年终于和好了。
idiom

make a leap forward

取得显著进展或改进
Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big **leap forward** after the new product launch.
公司在新产品发布后取得了巨大的**飞跃**。
phrasal-verb

move forward confidently

以自信和决心前进
Meaning
to progress with self-assurance and determination
Example
He chose to **move forward confidently** despite past setbacks.
尽管面临过去的挫折，他决定**自信前进**。
idiom

make sense of

理解一些复杂或不清楚的事情
Meaning
to understand something that is complicated or unclear
Example
I finally **made sense of** the instructions after reading them twice.
我终于在读了两遍之后，**弄懂了**这些指示。
idiom

make your mark

取得突出或认可
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
他努力工作，以在科技行业中**留下自己的印记**。
phrasal-verb

mix in with

在一个群体中与其他人社交并融入其中
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.
他试图通过参加他们的周末活动来融入团队。
phrasal-verb

mess up

犯错误; 破坏某事
Meaning
to make a mistake; to spoil something
Example
I really **messed up** my presentation yesterday.
我昨天真的 **弄砸了** 我的演示。
idiom

man’s best friend

一个常用来形容狗的短语，象征忠诚和友谊。
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
人们常说狗是人类最好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

move over

改变位置以腾出空间给某人或某物
Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you **move over** a bit so I can sit down?
你能稍微**移一下**吗？我可以坐下来。
idiom

make a scene

制造喧闹或戏剧性的场面
Meaning
to create a noisy or dramatic disturbance
Example
Please don’t **make a scene** in public.
请不要在公共场合大吵大闹。
phrasal-verb

map onto

与特定的计划或想法匹配或连接
Meaning
to match or connect with a particular plan or idea
Example
Your skills **map onto** the company’s long-term vision perfectly.
你的技能完美契合公司长期愿景。
idiom

map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
idiom

my way or the highway

用于表示某人必须接受你的规则，否则就离开
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.
老板说这是 **我的路或高速公路**。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
idiom

motivate the team

鼓励并激励你的团队更加努力工作并实现目标
Meaning
to encourage and inspire your team to work harder and achieve goals
Example
As a manager, one of my primary goals is to **motivate the team** to reach their highest potential.
作为经理，我的主要目标之一是**激励团队**发挥他们的最大潜力。
idiom

make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
phrasal-verb

make out

理解某事; 热情地亲吻
Meaning
to understand something; to kiss passionately
Example
I couldn’t **make out** what he was saying because of the noise.
由于噪音，我无法理解他说的内容。
idiom

move the goalposts

改变规则或条件使成功变得更加困难
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
他们在我们已经达成条款后**移动了球门**。
idiom

move with the times

随着社会或技术的变化而改变和适应
Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
企业必须**顺应时代**才能保持竞争力。
idiom

mend fences

修复破裂的关系
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
她在争吵后打电话给朋友，修复他们的关系。
phrasal-verb

map against

将某物与标准或基准进行比较
Meaning
to compare something with a standard or benchmark
Example
Finance **maps against** last year's numbers before approving raises.
财务部门在批准加薪之前与去年的数字进行对比
phrasal-verb

mitigate against

使某物不那么严重或有害
Meaning
to make something less severe or harmful
Example
Effective controls can **mitigate against** financial losses.
有效的控制措施可以**缓解对抗**财务损失。
phrasal-verb

make up after

在争吵后重新成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
They finally **made up after** not speaking for weeks.
他们终于在几周未曾交谈之后和好了。
idiom

mentor someone

指导或建议某人，通常在职业背景下
Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to **mentor** the new recruits in the company.
她被要求在公司中**指导**新员工。
idiom

mad as a hornet

非常生气
Meaning
very angry
Example
She was **mad as a hornet** when she found her phone broken.
她发现她的手机坏了时，**非常生气**。
phrasal-verb

meet up to

达到或满足特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation
Example
Our design must **meet up to** the client’s expectations before the deadline.
我们的设计必须在截止日期之前满足客户的期望。
phrasal-verb

mobilize for

为政治或社会事业组织人们
Meaning
to organize people for a political or social cause
Example
The leader **mobilized for** a national campaign on climate action.
领导人动员为一个关于气候行动的全国性运动。
idiom

make someone green

使某人嫉妒
Meaning
to make someone jealous
Example
Her success **made her colleagues green**.
她的成功 **让她的同事们嫉妒**。
phrasal-verb

move on

进入下一个阶段; 把某事抛在脑后
Meaning
to progress to the next stage; to leave something behind
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **move on** with her life.
分手后，她决定**继续前进**，迎接新生活。
idiom

mother hen

一个非常保护或关心他人的人，特别是在家庭中
Meaning
a person who is very protective or caring, especially within a family
Example
Aunt Mary is a real **mother hen**, always looking after everyone.
玛丽婶是一个真正的‘母鸡’，总是照顾每个人。
idiom

mark up

提高某物的价格
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
商家计划在节日期间**标记价格**。
idiom

make yourself at home

在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
请在**家里感到自在**，当我给你沏茶。
idiom

miss out on

错过愉快的经历
Meaning
to fail to experience something enjoyable
Example
Don’t **miss out on** the early-bird discount.
不要错过早鸟折扣。
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
idiom

make amends

做某事以表示你感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry
Example
He tried to **make amends** by helping her with her work.
他试图通过帮她工作来**弥补**。
idiom

make small talk

进行关于不重要话题的轻松交谈
Meaning
to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We started to **make small talk** while waiting for the meeting to begin.
我们开始了**寒暄**，等待会议开始。