miss the point
To be unable to comprehend the essence of what was meant.
The student didn't get a passing grade on the exam because, although he wrote three pages, he actually missed the point.
mop the floor with
mop up the floor with
wipe the floor with
wipe up the floor with
To defeat very clearly or quickly; to beat badly.
The bully threatened to mop up the floor with Billy.
Our team wiped the floor with the visiting team.
more than meets the eye
Больше, чем видимость; что-то более сложное, чем кажется.
On a first reading the plan looked good, but there was more to it than met the eye.
He said he simply sold his shares, but I think there's more to it than meets the eye.
Он сказал, что только продал свои акции, но мне кажется, что все не так просто.
more the merrier
The more people who join in the fun, the better it will be. Used in welcoming more people to join others in some pleasant activity.
Come with us on the boat ride; the more the merrier.
mother wit
Природный ум, здравый смысл.
Fortunately she had the mother wit to run away.
К счастью, у нее хватило смекалки убежать оттуда.
mum is the word
You must keep the secret; keep silent; don't tell anyone. Often used as an interjection.
We are planning a surprise party for John and mum is the word.
"Mum is the word!" the robber captain told his men.
my way or the highway
Делай как я или уходи.
You don't have much choice when someone says: "It's my way or the highway”.
Вам не оставляют выбора, когда говорят: "Или делай по-моему, или скатертью дорога".
nail one's colors to the mast
To let everyone know what you think is right and refuse to change.
During the election campaign the candidate nailed his colors to the mast on the question of civil rights.