Misplace one’s trust in (someone)
To put trust in someone who does not deserve it.The company misplaced their trust in the manager who caused them many legal problems.
A miscarriage of justice
A wrong or mistaken decision (in a court of law).Everybody thought that the light sentence that the murderer received was a miscarriage of... Read more →
A mine of information
A person or something that is full of information.The old man was a mine of information when we were writing about the history of the town.
Mind you
I want you to notice and understand something.I do not want to work any more extra hours. Mind you, if there is an emergency, I will be happy to... Read more →
Mind the store
To be responsible for an office or house while others are gone.My sister stayed home to mind the store when the rest of the family went away for... Read more →
Mind one`s P`s and Q`s
To be very careful about what one does or says.I must mind my P`s and Q`s and not say anything to offend my aunt.
Mind one’s own business
To attend only to the things that concern one, to keep to one's own business and not be concerned about the business of others.I asked my friend... Read more →
Mind one’s manners
To be careful to use good manners.The parents told their child to mind his manners.
Mince (one’s) words
To make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words.I tried not to mince my words when I asked my neighbor to keep quiet.
A millstone around (someone’s) neck
A continual burden or handicap for someone.The empty store was a millstone around the neck of the small businessman.