a million times »
by a factor of a million
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cap over the windmill »
In a crazed manner.
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dusty miller »
A formulaic phrase for a miller, related to the dust generated in the milling process.
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dusty miller »
One of several species of plants with leaves of a dusty appearance: Centaurea cineraria, Senecio cineraria, and Lychnis coronaria.
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go through the mill »
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar »
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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like a million bucks »
Extremely good or well.
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like a million dollars »
Extremely good or well.
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mill around »
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.
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mills of the gods grind slowly »
Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
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never in a million years »
Absolutely not.
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nothing special »
Ordinary, run-of-the-mill.
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rumor mill »
A group or network of persons who originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.
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run-of-the-mill »
Ordinary; not special.
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