Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

movers and shakers
- important people who get things done
The movers and shakers of the city went to the opening of the new art gallery.
much ado about nothing
- a lot of excitement about nothing
There was much ado about nothing over the small scandal in the city government.
much in evidence
- very visible or evident
The symphony musicians were much in evidence at the opening of the cultural center.
much sought after
- wanted or desired very much
Old fishing equipment is much sought after by collectors around the world.
muddy the water
- make matters confusing, make something less clear
The questions from the audience helped to muddy the water during the debate.
mull over (something)
- think about something carefully
I took much time to mull over the new job offer from our competitor.
mum`s the word
- say nothing of a secret that you know
"Mum`s the word on the party. I won`t tell anybody."
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