Mark up (something) mark (something) up

To mess something up with marks.The child marked up the new table that her parents had just bought.

Mark up (a price) mark (a price) up

To raise the price of something.The store marked up the price of the camping equipment at the beginning of the summer.

Mark time (to music)

To move one`s feet up and down to music.The man was marking time to the music as he was driving his car.

Mark time

To wait for something to happen.My friend has been marking time for over a month now as he waits to hear about the new job.

Mark my words

Remember what I am telling you."Mark my words, if you do not finish your homework you are not going to go out this weekend."

Mark down (something) mark (something) down

To make a note about something.The traffic policeman marked down all of the cars that were parked illegally.

Mark down (a price) mark (a price) down

To lower the price of something.The store decided to mark down the prices of their winter coats.

Marching orders

Orders to move on or depart, orders for soldiers to march someplace.We had our marching orders and had to prepare to leave.

Look like a million dollars

To look well and prosperous, to appear healthy and happy.My uncle looked like a million dollars when I saw him at the party last weekend.

Long in the tooth

Old.The man was feeling long in the tooth and he did not have much energy.