Idioms beginning with T

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trade off

Meaning: A balance between two conflicting options.

Example: She made a trade-off between job security and a higher salary. Read more ➺


the dead of night

Meaning: Refers to the quietest, darkest part of the night, usually around midnight or just after.

Example: He left the house in the dead of night to avoid being seen. Read more ➺


the moral high ground

Meaning: Holding a position of superior ethics or principles in a debate or conflict.

Example: She always takes the moral high ground during office arguments. Read more ➺


that ship has sailed

Meaning: Indicates that an opportunity is no longer available or possible.

Example: You should've applied last week — that ship has sailed. Read more ➺


trickle down

Meaning: Describes wealth or benefits moving from the rich to the poor over time.

Example: The government hoped tax cuts for corporations would trickle down to benefit all workers. Read more ➺


touch base

Meaning: Make contact briefly to update or check in.

Example: Let's touch base next week about the marketing plan. Read more ➺


take the bait

Meaning: Falling for a trap, especially one that manipulates you into an unfavorable situation.

Example: She always tries to provoke him, and he takes the bait every time. Read more ➺


to the letter

Meaning: Following instructions or rules with complete accuracy, without any deviation.

Example: She followed the recipe to the letter and the cake turned out perfect. Read more ➺


throw under the bus

Meaning: Sacrifice someone else to avoid blame or protect oneself, often in a deceitful or disloyal way.

Example: When the project failed, Lisa threw Mark under the bus to save her job. Read more ➺


take a knock

Meaning: Suffer a setback or experience a decline in success, reputation or confidence.

Example: After the scandal, the politician's reputation took a knock in the media. Read more ➺


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