measure off
To measure something (such as wood, fabric etc), prior to marking or cutting it
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measure out
To measure an amount or quantity or size that is needed or wanted, to mark the dimensions of something.
measure twice and cut once
One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.
meat wagon
An ambulance.
meet up
To come together with (someone), often at a prearranged time and/or location.
meet with
To have a meeting with (someone).
mellow out
To become mellow or to soften in intensity (such as a smell, emotion or sound), or to change from uptight to relaxed.
mess about
To misbehave
mete out
To distribute something in portions; to apportion or dole out.
method to (one's) madness
Despite one's seemingly random approach, there is actually orderly structure or logic to it.
mike off
To leave, run away, abandon or escape.
mill about
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.
mill around
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.
mind out
look out; watch out; be vigilant
miss off
To drop; leave off; omit.
miss out
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.
miss the boat
To lose an opportunity by being too slow to act.
mission stiff
A tramp or vagrant who often frequents missions or charitable organizations for food and shelter.
mitten onto
To seize, grab or hold.
mob up
To form a mob (i.e. a large group).
mobility kill
The damage inflicted by a weapon on a vehicle that immobilises it, but does not totally destroy it, leaving the vehicle's crew able to use its weapons. Typically this term is used to refer to tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles that have their engines, tracks, or running gear damaged.
mock up
To create a model or demonstration; to create a preliminary version or sample.
monkey about
Synonym of monkey around.
monkey boat
A long, narrow kind of half-decked canal boat.
monkey motion
The excessive movement of a mechanical device.
monkey walk
Synonym of monkey run.
monthly visitor
The menstrual period.
mooch off
To obtain (something) by taking advantage of the charity of (someone or something).
mope about
To wander or linger aimlessly with a sad or gloomy demeanor, displaying a lack of energy or motivation.
mope around
To wander or linger aimlessly with a sad or gloomy demeanor, displaying a lack of energy or motivation.
morris off
to leave; to scram.
mount up
to increase over a period of time; to accumulate
mouse around
To mouse, to move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of the rodent.
move about
To move from place to place.
move ahead
To continue without being distracted; to keep going.
move along
To continue without being distracted; to keep going.
move around
To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
move away
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move, away.
move back
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move, back.
move in
To start living or working in a new place; to transport one's belongings to a new home or workplace; to make one's home or workplace into a suitable environment.
move in on
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move in, on.
move into
Synonym of move in (To start living or working in a new place)
move off
To start moving.
move over
To move (oneself, or someone/something else) so as to free up space.
move to
To attack; to hit.
move up
To put (something) higher or further. — To promote, put onto a higher level.
move with
To be in a clique with; to associate with.
move your feet, lose your seat
If you stand up from your seat, someone else will take it.
moving forward
Making progress on an idea or scheme.
mow down
To cut down, especially in large numbers.
muck about
To do random unplanned work or spend time idly
muck around
To muck about.
mud map
A roughly drawn map or set of directions, especially one drawn on the ground.
mud out
To remove dirt or mud from an area.
muddle on
Synonym of muddle along.
muddle up
to confuse (one or more objects with another object or other objects)
multicolour yawn
Vomit; an act of vomiting.
museum piece
A very old item, especially an obsolete piece of technology.
must get in front
The perceived attitude of a motorist who drives poorly in order to stay in front of other road users.
narrow up
To become or make (something) narrow.