Słownik idiomów

Lista angielskich idiomów zaczynających się na literę 'M'

Matter (9)

A matter of concern

- something to worry about

Our son`s behaviour at school has been a matter of concern to us for some time now.

A matter of life and/or death

- something vitally important/urgent

Chris was working furiously to finish the designs all day - as if they were a matter of life or death.

A matter of opinion

- a subject on which people have different opinions

Whether or not video games are bad for children is a matter of opinion.

A matter of time

- something which is certain to happen sooner or later

It`s only a matter of time before John`s old car falls to pieces altogether. It`s twenty years old.

No laughing matter

- nothing to laugh about, something very serious

Being out of work these days is no laughing matter.

No matter what/who/where/which etc

- it is not important what etc

No matter who phones, I`m not at home, okey?

As a matter of course

- in accordance with what happens naturally or with what usually happens

To most young married couples, starting a family is a matter of course.

Be the matter

- be wrong, not be in order

He looked pale and exhausted. I knew something was the matter.

For that matter

- also, as well

France makes over three million cars a year - so, for that matter, does West Germany.

Mind (18)

Mind one`s own business

- not interfere in the affairs of others

Vicky asked me how much I earned, so I told her to mind her own mind.

Mind your p`s and q`s

- to be polite and courteous, especially in speech

You two mind your p's and q's or I`ll take the back of my hand to you!

Cross someone`s mind

- (a thought, idea) occur to someone

'Perhaps he would like to sell him car. Shall we ask him?' 'Yes, the thought crossed my mind as well.'

Have half a mind to do sth

- be inclined to do something but not sure that one will do it

I have half a mind to tell his mother about bad behaviour - but then I don`t really want him to be punished.

Have a good mind to do sth.

- want to do something and be almost sure that one will do it, especially if one is angry

I have a good mind to call the waiter and send this food back to the kitchen. It`s almost cold.

Have a mind of one`s own

- have a strong and independent will, not be easily influenced by others

You won`t succeed in telling Roger what he should or shouldn't do - he has a mind of his own.

Have something / a lot / enough etc. on one`s mind

- be worried, troubled; have many things to think about

She seems to be quiet these days. She must have a lot on her mind.

Keep/bear somebody / something in mind

- remember

I`ll keep you im mind when I want to sell my car.

Make up one`s mind

- take a decision

Has he made up his mind which universities to apply to?

Slip one`s mind

- be forgotten

Susan said she would give me her new address, but it must have slipped her mind.

Speak one`s mind

- say openly what one thinks or feels

I know you don`t want to hurt anyone, but I think in this case you should speak your mind.

Be (all) in the mind

- in one's imagination, not fact or reality

'But I'm sure somebody is over there.' 'Come on. It's all in the mind.'

Be of one / of the same mind

- be in agreement with someone about something

We are of the same mind about the education of children. We both believe they learn more at home than at school.

Change one's mind about something

- make a different decision or choice

She wanted to buy a new car, but she's changed her mind and is buy a motorcycle.

Drive someone out of mind

- make someone very angry or nervous

Would turn that music down? It's driving me out of my mind.

Give someone a piece of one's mind

- reprimand someone; tell someone exactly what one thinks about his behaviour etc.

I'm sick and tired of his excuses. The next time he says he hasn't got time to help, I will give him a piece of my mind.

Know one's (own) mind

- know exactly what one wants, what one's aims are etc.

She often changes jobs. I don't think she knows her own mind.

To my mind

- in my opinion, the way I see it.

Look, to my mind the question's quite simple - either he changes the offer or you turn it down.