Idioms beginning with T
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Meaning: blunt the effect of
Example: Have a painkiller - it'll take the edge off the pain your in hand. Read more ➺
Meaning: choose not to hear
Example: Please do not just turn a deaf ear to their cries for help. Read more ➺
Meaning: to mislead somebody
Example: She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweler by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the jewellery. Read more ➺
Meaning: allow somebody else to be criticized or attacked, often in order to protect one.
Example: Don't try to throw my brother to the wolves. I'll tell you the facts about the entire issue. Read more ➺
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 ➺
