Идиомы английского языка на букву "m"
(get or become) mixed up
- растеряться или запутаться
Example:
The old man becomes mixed up when he tries to use a cell phone.
a man-about-town
- светский человек
Example:
Alec is a man-about-town and a good mixer; he likes to mess around.
a match for (someone)
- быть под стать кому-либо
Example:
The Russian football team was a match for the French one.
a matter of course
- само собой разумеющееся, в порядке вещей
Example:
They did things as a matter of course and never thought about the consequence.
a matter of fact
- реальная действительность
Example:
It is a matter of fact that the old building should be pulled down as soon as possible.
a matter of life and death
- вопрос жизни и смерти, жизненно важный вопрос
Example:
"Do be serious for just five minutes! After all, it is a matter of life and death."
a matter of opinion
- спорный вопрос
Example:
It is a matter of opinion as where to house the new art gallery.
a matter-of-fact manner/way
- простое изложение фактов
Example:
The witness described the accident in a matter-of-fact manner.
a Mecca for (something)
- Мекка, святое место
Example:
The vast forests in Siberia is a Mecca for people who like hunting.
a meeting of minds
- полное согласие
Example:
Fortunately we had a meeting of minds about our common project.
