Idioms beginning with T

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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 ➺

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 ➺

Meaning: an interrogation that frequently includes torture in an effort to find the truth or a confession.

Example: The detective put him through the third degree, but he wouldn't break. Read more ➺

Meaning: to take a less significant role or position.

Example: I decided to take a back seat so as to let my boss handle the problem. Read more ➺

Meaning: to restore something to its former state or condition.

Example: I would if I could turn the clock back and study another course. Read more ➺

Meaning: for a very long time.

Example: You can wait from now till doomsday for customer service. Read more ➺

Meaning: good for

Example: The troops who stood to gain from the official declaration of hospitality gave three cheers. Read more ➺

Meaning: the office of a powerful leader.

Example: When Jim became a clerk to a Supreme Court justice, he thought he would get his foot inside the corridors of power. Read more ➺

Meaning: constantly

Example: Kincaid said the center will be open 24/7 and will employ 30 people. Read more ➺

Meaning: a person who achieved greatness even though they came from a place not so great.

Example: Ken performed well despite his poor background, much like the rose that grew from concrete. Read more ➺