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Base language: EN
Letter: m
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 346 (50 per page)Move heaven and earth
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move heaven and earth
1. (idiomatic) To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.
? He would move heaven and earth to make sure his family is healthy.
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move heaven and earth
1. (idiomatic) To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.
? He would move heaven and earth to make sure his family is healthy.
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Move house
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move house
1. (idiomatic) To change one's place of residence.
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move house
1. (idiomatic) To change one's place of residence.
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Move in the same circles
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When people move in the same circles, they socialize with others who have a similar background, interests or lifestyle.
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I've never met the Duchess personally. We don't move in the same circles!
When people move in the same circles, they socialize with others who have a similar background, interests or lifestyle.
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I've never met the Duchess personally. We don't move in the same circles!
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Move it
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move it (third-person singular simple present moves it, present participle moving it, simple past and past participle moved it)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see move, it.
2. (idiomatic) To hurry; to hurry up
? You'd better move it if you want to get there on time.
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move it (third-person singular simple present moves it, present participle moving it, simple past and past participle moved it)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see move, it.
2. (idiomatic) To hurry; to hurry up
? You'd better move it if you want to get there on time.
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Move on
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move on (third-person singular simple present moves on, present participle moving on, simple past and past participle moved on)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To leave somewhere for another place.
? After spending the night resting in an abandoned church, the group decided to move on in their quest.
2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start dealing with
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move on (third-person singular simple present moves on, present participle moving on, simple past and past participle moved on)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To leave somewhere for another place.
? After spending the night resting in an abandoned church, the group decided to move on in their quest.
2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start dealing with
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Move one's body
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move one's body
1. (idiomatic) To dance.
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move one's body
1. (idiomatic) To dance.
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Move out
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move out
1. (idiomatic) To vacate one's place of residence.
? We must move out before the end of the month or we'll be paying extra rent.
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move out
1. (idiomatic) To vacate one's place of residence.
? We must move out before the end of the month or we'll be paying extra rent.
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Move the goalposts
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During a course of action, if someone moves the goalposts they change the rules or conditions.
move the goalposts
1. (idiomatic) To alter the agreed target or rules of negotiations or of an agreement while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
Examples:
Our objectives have been set for next year. Let's hope the boss doesn't move the goalposts halfway through.
During a course of action, if someone moves the goalposts they change the rules or conditions.
move the goalposts
1. (idiomatic) To alter the agreed target or rules of negotiations or of an agreement while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
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Our objectives have been set for next year. Let's hope the boss doesn't move the goalposts halfway through.
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Move the yardsticks
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move the yardsticks (third-person singular simple present moves the yardsticks, present participle moving the yardsticks, simple past and past participle moved the yardsticks)
1. (idiomatic) To make progress, as used in political and corporate venues to express proactive actions.
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move the yardsticks (third-person singular simple present moves the yardsticks, present participle moving the yardsticks, simple past and past participle moved the yardsticks)
1. (idiomatic) To make progress, as used in political and corporate venues to express proactive actions.
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Move through the gears
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move through the gears
1. (idiomatic) To gradually increase speed or output.
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move through the gears
1. (idiomatic) To gradually increase speed or output.
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Move up in the world
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A person who moves up in the world becomes more important in society or successful in their career.
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Rachel Jones has moved up in the world since we were kids.
A person who moves up in the world becomes more important in society or successful in their career.
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Rachel Jones has moved up in the world since we were kids.
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Mover and shaker
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mover and shaker (plural movers and shakers)
1. (idiomatic) someone who has power and influence in some field or activity.
? The sales team sought to talk to the movers and shakers within an organization, rather than to their underlings.
? He really is a mover and a shaker in those circles.
2. (idiomatic) The people in an organization who are most
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mover and shaker (plural movers and shakers)
1. (idiomatic) someone who has power and influence in some field or activity.
? The sales team sought to talk to the movers and shakers within an organization, rather than to their underlings.
? He really is a mover and a shaker in those circles.
2. (idiomatic) The people in an organization who are most
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Movers and shakers
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The term movers and shakers refers to people in power who take an active part in making things happen.
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Mover and shakers are assembling in Brussels for the summit.
The term movers and shakers refers to people in power who take an active part in making things happen.
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Mover and shakers are assembling in Brussels for the summit.
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Much ado about nothing
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If people make much ado about nothing, they make a lot of fuss about something which is not important.
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A discussion took place about the colour of the receptionist's shoes - much ado about nothing!
Origin:
"Much Ado About Nothing" is a comedic play by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career.
If people make much ado about nothing, they make a lot of fuss about something which is not important.
Examples:
A discussion took place about the colour of the receptionist's shoes - much ado about nothing!
Origin:
"Much Ado About Nothing" is a comedic play by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career.
Mult zgomot pentru nimic
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Daca oamenii fac mult zgomot pentru nimic, creaza multa agitatie pentru ceva care nu e important.
Exemple:
A avut loc o discutie aprinsa despre culoarea pantofilor receptionistei - mult zgomot pentru nimic!
Much cry and little wool
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"Cry" here has the sense "shouting"; mediaeval traders "cried their wares" in the streets. The expression means that a lot of noise and fanfare is being made about something that actually has little substance or importance.
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"Cry" here has the sense "shouting"; mediaeval traders "cried their wares" in the streets. The expression means that a lot of noise and fanfare is being made about something that actually has little substance or importance.
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Mult zgomot pentru nimic
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Much less
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much less
1. (idiomatic) Let alone; to say nothing of.
? This is such a terrible CD; I didn't listen to it, much less buy it.
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much less
1. (idiomatic) Let alone; to say nothing of.
? This is such a terrible CD; I didn't listen to it, much less buy it.
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Much of a muchness
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This expession means 'very similar' or 'almost alike'.
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It's hard to choose between the two - they're much of a muchness really.
This expession means 'very similar' or 'almost alike'.
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It's hard to choose between the two - they're much of a muchness really.
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Muckamuck
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muckamuck (plural muckamucks)
1. (US, dialectal, possibly dated) Food.
2. (idiomatic, irreverent) A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
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muckamuck (plural muckamucks)
1. (US, dialectal, possibly dated) Food.
2. (idiomatic, irreverent) A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
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Muckety muck
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muckety muck (plural muckety mucks)
1. (idiomatic, irreverent) Alternative form of muckamuck: a person in a position of power, authority, or status.
? There were a bunch of muckety-mucks in town for the board meeting.
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muckety muck (plural muckety mucks)
1. (idiomatic, irreverent) Alternative form of muckamuck: a person in a position of power, authority, or status.
? There were a bunch of muckety-mucks in town for the board meeting.
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Mud monkey
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mud monkey (plural mud monkeys)
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, slang) a piece of faeces
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mud monkey (plural mud monkeys)
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, slang) a piece of faeces
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Muddy the waters
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If you muddy the waters, you make something less clear by giving confusing information.
muddy the waters
1. (idiomatic) To make something unclear and difficult to understand.
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I had difficulty understanding, and Alan's explanation just muddied the waters!
If you muddy the waters, you make something less clear by giving confusing information.
muddy the waters
1. (idiomatic) To make something unclear and difficult to understand.
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I had difficulty understanding, and Alan's explanation just muddied the waters!
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Muffin top
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muffin top (plural muffin tops)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see muffin, top; the top of a muffin, sometimes removed to be eaten separately.
2. (colloquial) The roll of flesh that bulges over the top of excessively tight trousers.
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muffin top (plural muffin tops)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see muffin, top; the top of a muffin, sometimes removed to be eaten separately.
2. (colloquial) The roll of flesh that bulges over the top of excessively tight trousers.
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Mug's game
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An unprofitable or ill-advised activity that only a fool (mug) would do is called a mug's game.
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Spending hours making home-made cakes for a few customers is a mug's game.
An unprofitable or ill-advised activity that only a fool (mug) would do is called a mug's game.
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Spending hours making home-made cakes for a few customers is a mug's game.
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Mum's the word
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To say 'mum's the word' means that the subject or plan is a secret and must not be revealed.
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We're organizing a surprise birthday party, so mum's the work - OK?
To say 'mum's the word' means that the subject or plan is a secret and must not be revealed.
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We're organizing a surprise birthday party, so mum's the work - OK?
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Murder will out
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murder will out
1. a murderer will always be discovered.
2. (idiomatic) secrets or hidden crimes will eventually be exposed or discovered; nothing that is secret can remain a secret forever.
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murder will out
1. a murderer will always be discovered.
2. (idiomatic) secrets or hidden crimes will eventually be exposed or discovered; nothing that is secret can remain a secret forever.
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Murphy's law
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Referring to Murphy's law expresses a sentiment of bad luck and the idea that if anything can go wrong, it will.
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We've tried to prepare for every possible incident, but remember Murphy's law ...!
Referring to Murphy's law expresses a sentiment of bad luck and the idea that if anything can go wrong, it will.
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We've tried to prepare for every possible incident, but remember Murphy's law ...!
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Mush up
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mush up
1. (idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) to cause to become mushy
? My baby's food needs to be mushed up before she can eat it.
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mush up
1. (idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) to cause to become mushy
? My baby's food needs to be mushed up before she can eat it.
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Music to one's ears
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To say that something is music to your ears means that the information you receive makes you feel very happy.
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His compliments were music to my ear.
To say that something is music to your ears means that the information you receive makes you feel very happy.
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His compliments were music to my ear.
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Music to someone's ears
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music to someone's ears
1. (idiomatic) Some good news; a spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; a welcome remark or information.
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music to someone's ears
1. (idiomatic) Some good news; a spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; a welcome remark or information.
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Music to your ears
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If something is music to your ears, the information that you receive makes you feel very happy.
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His compliments were music to my ear.
If something is music to your ears, the information that you receive makes you feel very happy.
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His compliments were music to my ear.
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Mutton dressed as lamb
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This expression refers to a middle-aged woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people.
mutton dressed as lamb (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, derogatory) A mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young.
? The teacher was trying to appeal to her students by wearing a short skirt and strappy top. In reality, she just looked like mutton dressed as lamb.
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The style doesn't suit her - it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her!
This expression refers to a middle-aged woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people.
mutton dressed as lamb (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, derogatory) A mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young.
? The teacher was trying to appeal to her students by wearing a short skirt and strappy top. In reality, she just looked like mutton dressed as lamb.
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The style doesn't suit her - it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her!
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Mutton dressed as lamb
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This expression refers to a middle-aged woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people.
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The style doesn't suit her - it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her!
This expression refers to a middle-aged woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people.
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The style doesn't suit her - it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her!
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Mutton dressed aslamb
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This expression refers to a middle-aged woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people.
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The style doesn't suit her - it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her!
This expression refers to a middle-aged woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people.
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The style doesn't suit her - it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her!
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Mutual admiration society
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mutual admiration society (plural mutual admiration societies)
1. (idiomatic) A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.
? Those two are incessantly flattering one another. They've formed an utterly nauseating mutual admiration
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mutual admiration society (plural mutual admiration societies)
1. (idiomatic) A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.
? Those two are incessantly flattering one another. They've formed an utterly nauseating mutual admiration
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My arse
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(Something) my arse!
1. (slang, UK) Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
? Denise Royle: Dad! Your fly hole's all undone.
? Jim Royle: Ah, the cage might be open, but the beast is asleep.
? Barbara Royle: Beast my arse. - The Royle Family
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(Something) my arse!
1. (slang, UK) Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
? Denise Royle: Dad! Your fly hole's all undone.
? Jim Royle: Ah, the cage might be open, but the beast is asleep.
? Barbara Royle: Beast my arse. - The Royle Family
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My bad
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my bad1. (colloquial, idiomatic) My fault; mea culpa.
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Yes, I realize the humvee isn't supposed to be parked in the heirloom flowerbed. My bad.
my bad1. (colloquial, idiomatic) My fault; mea culpa.
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Yes, I realize the humvee isn't supposed to be parked in the heirloom flowerbed. My bad.
Greseala mea
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Cand recunosti ca ai gresit cu ceva.
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Da, imi dau seama ca humvee-ul nu trebuia parcat acolo. Greseala mea.
My dogs are barking
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When a person says that their dogs are barking they mean that their feet are hurting.
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I've been shopping all day. My dogs are barking!
When a person says that their dogs are barking they mean that their feet are hurting.
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I've been shopping all day. My dogs are barking!
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My eye
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my eye
1. (idiomatic) Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust, or disbelief.
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my eye
1. (idiomatic) Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust, or disbelief.
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My foot
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my foot
1. (idiomatic) Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief
? Aerodynamics, my foot! The thing drives like a billboard.
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my foot
1. (idiomatic) Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief
? Aerodynamics, my foot! The thing drives like a billboard.
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My foot!
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This expression is used to show that you do not believe something that has just been said.
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He said he had a summer home? My foot! I doubt if he owns a tent!
This expression is used to show that you do not believe something that has just been said.
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He said he had a summer home? My foot! I doubt if he owns a tent!
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My goodness
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my goodness
1. (idiomatic, dated, US, Canada) Used to express surprise, shock, or amazement. Also as "oh my goodness".
? My goodness, what a loud noise!
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my goodness
1. (idiomatic, dated, US, Canada) Used to express surprise, shock, or amazement. Also as "oh my goodness".
? My goodness, what a loud noise!
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My lips are sealed
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my lips are sealed
1. (idiomatic) I won't tell anyone.
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my lips are sealed
1. (idiomatic) I won't tell anyone.
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My my
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my my!
1. (idiomatic, dated) An extension of my! used to express surprise or pleasure. Also "my my my!".
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my my!
1. (idiomatic, dated) An extension of my! used to express surprise or pleasure. Also "my my my!".
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My way or the highway
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If you say to someone 'it's my way or the highway', you are telling them that either they accept to do as you say or they leave the project.
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You don't have much choice when someone says: 'it's my way or the highway.'!
If you say to someone 'it's my way or the highway', you are telling them that either they accept to do as you say or they leave the project.
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You don't have much choice when someone says: 'it's my way or the highway.'!
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My word
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my word!
1. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK) (dated, US, Canada) An expression of surprise.
2. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK) (dated, US, Canada) Indeed.
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my word!
1. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK) (dated, US, Canada) An expression of surprise.
2. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK) (dated, US, Canada) Indeed.
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To make headway/progress/strides in...
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make headway1. (idiomatic) To progress; to move forward.
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I worked on them all day, but barely made headway at all.
make headway1. (idiomatic) To progress; to move forward.
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I worked on them all day, but barely made headway at all.
A avea spor (la...)
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Sa progresezi in ceva, sa mergi inainte cu o activitate sau personal.
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Am lucrat la ele toata ziua, dar abia n-am avut deloc spor.
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