Idioms beginning with T
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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 ➺
Meaning: To deny access, help, or participation to someone.
Example: The security guard turned away the visitors who arrived after closing time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Additionally, used to indicate that something extra is included beyond what has already been mentioned.
Example: She got a promotion, and to boot, she received a bonus. Read more ➺
Meaning: subtly express contempt or disdain for someone, often through indirect comments or gestures.
Example: During the meeting, she threw shade at his proposal by smirking whenever he spoke. Read more ➺
Meaning: stay committed under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult.
Example: My best friend has supported me through thick and thin. Read more ➺
the good, the bad and the ugly
Meaning: Idiomatic Expression: The phrase has evolved into an idiom describing a comprehensive overview of a situation, encompassing its positive, negative, and unattractive aspects.
Example: In his presentation, he covered the good, the bad and the ugly of the new policy. Read more ➺
Meaning: A distinct or unique way of expressing something – This refers to a particular style or manner of wording a thought, often reflecting a person’s linguistic creativity or eloquence.
Example: The author's turn of phrase made even simple topics sound poetic. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used humorously to indicate that something is erupting or exploding, or about to do so.
Example: As the geyser erupted, he exclaimed, thar she blows! Read more ➺
