Idioms beginning with T

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toss-up

Meaning: a situation where the result is unclear and can go either way

Example: They had a tough time selecting the team for the big match. In the end, it was a toss-up between having the most experienced players and having a youthful team full of raw energy. Read more ➺


the course of true love never did run smooth

Meaning: people in love often have to overcome difficulties in order to be with each other

Example: Judy and I are in a long distance relationship and it is not easy staying away from each other. The course of true love never did run smooth. Read more ➺


those three little words

Meaning: Refers to the phrase "I love you," often used to express deep affection or romantic feelings.

Example: She finally said those three little words, and his heart melted. Read more ➺


tie the knot

Meaning: to get married

Example: They have been dating each other for quite some time now and are planning to tie the knot a few months from now. Read more ➺


tall story

Meaning: a story that cannot be believed easily

Example: You cannot believe everything he says since most of them are just tall stories. Read more ➺


turn turtle

Meaning: It refers to something turning upside down.

Example: The canoe hit a rock and turn turtle in seconds. Read more ➺


twist arm

Meaning: to make someone do what you want by making it difficult for them to refuse

Example: I did not want to attend the concert, but he twisted my arm into it. Read more ➺


tongue in cheek

Meaning: something said in humour, but with an act of being serious

Example: The latest movie I watched was a tongue in cheek look at the way the media tends to over-hype certain pieces of news. Read more ➺


tickled pink

Meaning: excited and happy.

Example: His wife was tickled pink when he sent her flowers and gifts at work for no reason. Read more ➺


taste of own medicine

Meaning: when someone gets the same bad treatment that he has been giving others

Example: I'm tired of him always finding faults with me. I'm going to give him a taste of his own medicine. Read more ➺


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