Idioms beginning with T
Meaning: to trick somebody
Example: I paid for the package but it was never delivered. After two weeks I realized that I had been taken for a ride. Read on
Meaning: a trouble shared is a trouble halved
Example: Don't hesitate to share your problems with me. After all, a problem shared is a problem halved. Read on
Meaning: a difficult phase of life
Example: The situation was getting worse, but like all the other members of the company, he was fascinated by troubled waters. Read on
Meaning: a place which is uncomfortable
Example: Two of the new students were thrown into the lion's den as their ragging was taking place. Read on
Meaning: to underestimate the value of something or someone
Example: I took the weather for granted when I lived in America. Now I am struggling to get used to the cold. Read on
Meaning: blow one's own horn
Example: My father told me never to toot my own horn. Read on
Meaning: a margin that is too close to determine a winner
Example: There are only a few minutes left in the match and it is too close to call. Read on
Meaning: raining whereas the sun is shining
Example: Today, the devil is beating his wife in our city - it's raining cats and dog and sun is also shining. Read on
Meaning: It means that when you do not concentrate on the details of something you may run into unexpected problems
Example: "Have you seen my beautiful new bag? I paid a fortune for it." "Really? It is a fake. The stitching of the original bags is blue, not green." "How disappointing. I guess the devil is in the details." Read on
Meaning: to take control of something - often by force
Example: I can't believe that they were able to launch a takeover of our company. Read on
