Milk (someone) for (something)
To pressure someone into giving information or money.The boy was milking his friend for as much money as he could.
Milk of human kindness
Natural kindness and sympathy shown to others.The woman who volunteered at the hospital was full of the milk of human kindness.
A milestone in someone’s life
A very important event or point in one's life.The high school graduation ceremony was a milestone in the young woman's life.
Might as well
Would prefer to do something, should maybe do something."We might as well go home now. I don`t think our friend will come."
Middle of the road
Halfway between two different ideas, seeing good on both sides of an issue.The mayor was elected because his ideas were middle of the road.
Mess up
To cause trouble, to spoil something, to perform badly, to make a mistake.The employee messed up his chance to get a promotion by not making any... Read more →
Mess around/about
To play around or engage in idle activity.The children were messing around in the school yard before school began.
Mention (someone or something) in passing
To mention someone or something casually.I mentioned my friend in passing when I was talking to my father.
Mend one`s ways
To improve or change one`s habits.The woman was forced to mend her ways in order to do better at work.
Mend fences with (someone)
To do something to repair a relationship after a fight or other problem.I made an effort to mend fences with my friend after our recent fight.