Idioms starting with M

11. “Make mincemeat of” means:

• Chop meat
• Scold harshly
• Criticize slightly
• Defeat or destroy completely

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12. “Make one’s hair stand on end” means:

• Get excited
• Be terribly frightened
• Become angry
• Be surprised

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13. “Make a mark” means:

• Draw something
• Become distinguished
• Scratch the surface
• Leave a wound

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14. “Make out a case” means:

• Defend oneself
• Find evidence
• Prove a legal argument
• File a case

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15. “Make short work of” means:

• Do something quickly
• Write a short note
• Waste little time
• Destroy completely or finish quickly

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16. “Make the mouth water” means:

• Eat greedily
• Look delicious
• Arouse intense desire
• Make someone speak

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17. “Make up leeway” means:

• Finish earlier
• Make up for lost time
• Avoid work
• Reduce distance

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18. “Mark time” means:

• Wait without progress
• Keep a record
• Move forward
• Set a deadline

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19. “Mealy mouthed fellow” is:

• A messy eater
• A dishonest person
• A shy or insincere speaker
• A generous person

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20. “Meddle with” means:

• Engage in business
• Interfere
• Help without reason
• Fix something

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