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- make a pig's ear of Idiom C1 To make a pig's ear of something means to do it very badly and create a mess or failure.
- make waves Idiom B2 To make waves means to cause a noticeable disturbance or attract attention, often by challenging the usual way of doing…
- malevolent Word C1 Malevolent describes someone or something that wants to harm others or takes pleasure in causing harm.
- melancholy Word C1 Melancholy is a quiet, lasting feeling of sadness or thoughtful gloom.
- memories Word Memories are things you remember from the past.
- mesmerizing Word Extremely attractive or fascinating in a way that holds your attention.
- metaphor Word B1 A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another to create a vivid comparison.
- mind your Ps and Qs Idiom C1 Be very polite and careful about your manners and what you say or do.
- mindfulness Word B2 Mindfulness is the practice of paying calm, focused attention to the present moment.
- Monday morning quarterback Idiom C1 A “Monday morning quarterback” is someone who criticizes decisions after the outcome is already known.
- more haste less speed Idiom C1 Acting too quickly often causes mistakes that slow you down overall.
- motif Word C1 A motif is a repeated pattern, image, or idea in art, design, or stories.
- mug's game Idiom C1 A mug's game is an activity that is pointless or likely to end badly for the person doing it.
- mutton dressed as lamb Idiom C1 Something that is old or unsuitable but is made to look younger or more appealing in a way that seems unconvincing.
- nail your colours to the mast Idiom C1 To nail your colours to the mast means to state your beliefs or loyalties clearly and publicly, especially when there i…
- narcissism Word C1 Narcissism is excessive self-focus and admiration, often with little concern for others.
- narcissist Word B2 A narcissist is a person who is overly self-centered and craves admiration from others.
- neck of the woods Idiom B2 A “neck of the woods” is a particular area or neighborhood someone comes from or is talking about.
- negate Word To negate something is to make it ineffective or to say that it is not true.
- never mind Idiom B1 “Never mind” is used to tell someone not to worry about something or to say that something is no longer important.