map out »
To organise the basic plan for a project.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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mess around »
To joke, kid, or play.
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mess up »
To damage; injure.
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mighty oaks from little acorns grow »
Something great can come from a modest beginning.Don't give up on the project - mighty oaks from little acorns grow!
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mills of the gods grind slowly »
Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
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mind you »
Used to draw attention to adjacent words.
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money talks »
It is easier to accomplish goals using money instead of just talk.
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monkey business »
Wasting time, or effort, on some foolish project.
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monkey wrench »
A wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.
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muck in »
To join in attaining a common aim.
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naked as a jaybird »
Stark naked; nude; especially, naked in a public setting and without embarrassment.
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ne'er cast a clout til May be out »
Advice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
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nightcap »
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas. Nightcaps were common in northern Europe before central heating was available, when homes were cold at night.
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nighthawk »
A New World nightjar.
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