Phrases & Expressions

To have an important effect on something.

• One person can make a difference.
• Your support makes a real difference.

To earn enough money to live on through one's work.

• He makes a living selling dog food.
• She plays guitar, but not enough to make a living.

To decide something after thinking about it.

• Make up your mind!
• He still hasn't made up his mind.

A polite way to introduce a question, often used when the question might be personal or sensitive.

• May I ask why?
• May I ask your name?

Used to tell someone rudely not to ask about or interfere in your private affairs.

• Mind your business and let me handle my own problems.
• It's not your problem, mind your business.

To lose an opportunity to experience something good or enjoyable.

• Don't miss out on this great offer!
• I feel like I missed out on a lot.

To confuse two people or things, thinking one is the other.

• I always mix up their twins.
• Don't mix up the sugar and salt.

Money has power and influence, especially in business.

• He got the best table in the restaurant because money talks.
• In this town, money talks.

Approximately; almost, but not completely.

• It's done, more or less.
• We have more or less finished the work.

A quantity or amount that is larger than what is needed or required.

• We have more than enough food for everyone.
• Don't worry, I have more than enough time to finish.