Make a dent in (something)
To make progress doing something.We worked hard all day but we did not make a dent in the amount of work that we had to do.
To make progress doing something.We worked hard all day but we did not make a dent in the amount of work that we had to do.
To do something all day.We decided to make a day of it and spend the day at the beach.
To change your position in favor of the other person/side when you are negotiating.The union made a big concession in their negotiations with... Read more →
To be very destructive or harmful to something.My new shoes are murder on my feet.
I will not say anything about a secret that I know."Mum`s the word about the party. I won`t tell anybody."
To think about something carefully.I took much time to mull over the job offer from our competitor.
To make matters confusing, to make something less clear.The questions from the audience helped to muddy the water during the debate.
Wanted or desired very much.Old fishing equipment is much sought after by collectors around the world.
Very visible or evident.The symphony was much in evidence at the opening of the cultural center.
Much excitement about nothing.There was much ado about nothing over the small scandal in the city government.