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The meaning of, and background to, well-known expressions and phrases beginning with the letter "M"

Well-Known Expressions

18 expressions starting with "M"

My lips are sealed

Mum's the word!

Much Ado About Nothing

Monkey see, monkey do

Misery Loves Company

Mind your p's and q's

Measure Twice Cut Once

Marry in haste, repent at leisure

Mark My Words

Marching to a different drummer

Manners make the man / Manners maketh man

Man does not live by bread alone

Makes Your Mouth Water

Makes Your Hair Stand On End

Makes Your Blood Boil

Make hay while the sun shines

Make hay while the sun shines

Mad As A Hatter

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