make up one's mind
To choose what to do, to reach a decision, to decide finally.
They made up their minds to sell the house.
Tom couldn't make his mind whether he should tell Mother about the broken window or let her find it herself.
Sally is considering several colleges to attend, but she hasn't made up her mind yet.
When are you going to make up your mind about your vacation plans?
mark one's words
To pay close attention to what one says; an emphatic expression indicating prophecy.
"It will certainly rain tomorrow," he said. "Mark my words."
marry money
To marry a rich person.
Ellen married money when she became Hal's wife.
meet one's Waterloo
To be defeated; lose an important contest. (After Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo.)
After seven straight victories the team met its Waterloo.
John fought instead of running, and the bully met his Waterloo.
meet one's death
To die.
Algernon met his death in a car accident.
meet one's eye
To be in plain view or come into plain view; appear clearly or obviously.
When John rounded the bend, a clear blue lake met his eye.
meet one's match
To encounter someone as good as oneself.
The champion finally met his match and lost the game.
melt in one's mouth
To be so tender as to seem to need no chewing.
The chicken was so tender that it melted in your mouth.
To taste very good; be delicious.
Mother's apple pie really melts in your mouth.