mark time
Meaning: To wait out one's time by doing the minimum and without progressing.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression originates from the military command "Mark time!" in which soldiers march in place, i.e., move their feet up and down (go through the motions of marching) without moving forward.
More idioms — Daily Life
- midas touch — The ability to make money or to be successful at everything one becomes involved in.
- mind one's own business — To not inquire about, become involved in, or interfere with other people's affairs.
- miss the boat — To miss an opportunity because one is too late.
- money to burn — Extra money; money to spend however one likes.
- more something than one bargained for — More than one expected.
- nip something in the bud — To stop something before it becomes big or involved; to stop something before it gets muc…
More English idioms
- method to one's madness — Explanation; forethought or logic.
- nix something — To cancel an idea or plan; to reject or forbid something.
- none of one's business — Private; not for anybody else to know.
- nothing to write home about — Ordinary; so-so; not especially good or important.
- not worth a dime — Worthless.
- not worth a plugged nickel — Worthless.
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