Meat and potatoes
Simple tastes in food and other things, basic and strong.My friend has a basic meat-and-potatoes approach to everything in life.
Measure up to (someone or something)
To be equal to someone or something, to be of the same quality as someone or something.The new accounting manager does not measure up to the... Read more →
Meant to be
Destined to exist or happen.It was not meant to be that I would win some money in the lottery.
Means to an end
A way or method of getting to an objective.The design project was a means to an end for my friend. It would later help him to apply for a... Read more →
Mean well
To have good intentions, to try to be kind and helpful.Although the woman means well, she always seems to cause herself many problems.
Mean to (do something)
To plan or intend to do something.I always mean to go to a movie but I never have enough time.
Mean (something) to (someone)
To have an effect or feeling for someone.I always tell my mother about my job situation because it means a lot to her.
Mean nothing to (someone)
To have no effect or feeling for someone.My uncle is very wealthy and to lose money in a business transaction means nothing to him.
Mean for (someone) to (do something)
To intend for someone to do something.I mean for my friend to get the free ticket and not someone else.
Mean business
To be serious, to be ready to take action.Our boss is working very hard and means business when he says that he is going to get the office... Read more →