Idioms beginning with T
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Meaning: A balance between two conflicting options.
Example: She made a trade-off between job security and a higher salary. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Indicates that an opportunity is no longer available or possible.
Example: You should've applied last week — that ship has sailed. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Make contact briefly to update or check in.
Example: Let's touch base next week about the marketing plan. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
