Idioms beginning with T
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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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: excited and happy.
Example: His wife was tickled pink when he sent her flowers and gifts at work for no reason. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: when someone comes in unexpectedly while being talked about
Example: We were huddled together in our lunch table, talking about our boss, when he walked in. Well, speak of the devil! Read more ➺
Meaning: a privileged or distinguished person.
Example: Recently a party was hosted in the city where all the tall poppies were invited to raise charity for clean shelters in suburbs. Read more ➺
Meaning: done precisely
Example: The announcement of chief guest's arrival at the school annual function was timed to a T. Read more ➺
Meaning: Use someone's name in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example: Atheists find one way or the other to take God's name in vain. Read more ➺
Meaning: a win-win situation
Example: "If you decide to live here you get the greenery of the countryside and the amenities of urban life. Its the best of both worlds, really." Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who is in a situation where they are not needed
Example: I was the only person at the dinner party without a date. I felt like a third wheel. Read more ➺
