Idioms beginning with T

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tough cookie

Meaning: a person who is strong and resilient in difficult situations.

Example: Despite the setbacks, Jenna proved she was a tough cookie and finished the project on time. Read more ➺


trump card

Meaning: a valuable resource that may be used, especially as a surprise, in order to gain an advantage.

Example: During the trial, the lawyer pulled out a surprise witness as his trump card, completely turning the case around. Read more ➺


touch and go

Meaning: precarious or delicate in nature, uncertain, and risky.

Example: The patient's condition was touch-and-go after the surgery. Read more ➺


tech-savvy

Meaning: to have a good understanding or proficiency in modern technology.

Example: The new hire is very tech-savvy; she quickly adapted to our complex software systems. Read more ➺


tell upon

Meaning: to have an effect on (someone or something), often a negative one.

Example: The years of hard work and stress began to tell upon his health, leaving him fatigued and unwell. Read more ➺


tar with the same brush

Meaning: unfairly associate someone with others who share negative characteristics or behaviors.

Example: Hey, don't tar all politicians with the same brush; some are genuinely working for positive change. Read more ➺


the die is cast

Meaning: implies a point of no return or irreversible change.

Example: When the army crossed the river into enemy territory, they knew the die was cast for the impending battle. Read more ➺


throw in the towel

Meaning: to give up a struggle

Example: After hours of struggling with the complex math problem, Jane decided to throw in the towel. Read more ➺


the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

Meaning: refers to children resembling or behaving like their parents.

Example: John is very aggressive and outspoken, just like his father. The apple doesn't fall far from the treein John's case. Read more ➺


tit for tat

Meaning: used to express when you punish someone in return for something bad done to you.

Example: They had engaged in a tit for tat exchange of petty insults all night. Read more ➺


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