the rose that grew from concrete
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 ➺
Idioms beginning with T
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tickle someone’s fancy
Meaning: to attract or interest someone.
Example: Does the menu have anything that tickles your fancy? Read more ➺
top dog
Meaning: The term "top dog" means a person, group, or thing in a position of power, particularly after struggling or winning a grueling competition.
Example: Given the latest shakeups, she is hoping that her experience will make her the top dog in the accounting department. Read more ➺
turn down a glass
Meaning: to decline something that someone has offered.
Example: to decline something that someone has offered. Read more ➺
turn the tables
Meaning: change your position with respect to someone else.
Example: After flying back to town, I went to Jenna's place uninformed to surprise her & to my amaze she had already planned a party to welcome me. I should have known she is smart enough to turn the tables. Read more ➺
take with a grain of salt
Meaning: to understand that something is not completely true or right
Example: I have read the article, but I take it with a grain of salt. Read more ➺
the other side of the coin
Meaning: the opposite aspect, contrasting arguments.
Example: You should consider the other side of the coin when a wife leaves her husband and not just blame her for walking out on him. Read more ➺
take a leaf out of someone’s book
Meaning: implement actionable advice
Example: I couldn't decide what to do after high school, but my dad makes great money welding, so I took a leaf out of his book and went to trade school instead of college. Read more ➺
rain check
Meaning: declining an offer that might be taken up later.
Example: He said he would take a rain check on visiting us today. Read more ➺
tasted blood
Meaning: to experience something thrilling and exciting, and want to experience it again.
Example: Once a wolf has tasted blood, it has to be put down. Read more ➺
