Idioms beginning with T
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Meaning: behave someone very badly without respect
Example: My boss treats all his employees like dirt. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses that a feeling or quality affects someone or something deeply and completely.
Example: Losing him hurt me to my core, and I'm still trying to heal. Read more ➺
Meaning: an extremely peaceful atmosphere right before any serious incident or crisis
Example: The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying the calm before the storm. Read more ➺
Meaning: To defend a person, cause, or idea strongly and publicly.
Example: Marie and her friends are willing to take up the cudgels for women's rights. Read more ➺
Meaning: to gain full satisfaction
Example: The man ate food at the buffet to his heart's content. He seemed really happy as he left for home. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take a decision without caring about the negative effects that come with it
Example: The caretaker threw caution to the winds when taking the baby out of the house even though he was already sick. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be defeated in doing something and be reprimanded for the same
Example: The younger sibling never takes a beating even if they have done the mischief. It is always the older child who is blamed. Read more ➺
Meaning: choose not to speak to
Example: The client has been given a commitment, we cannot turn back on the project now even if it means working for extra hours. Read more ➺
Meaning: decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation
Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself. Read more ➺
Meaning: think differently
Example: The team always thinks outside the box to come up with unique advertisements for all its clients. Read more ➺
