Idioms beginning with T
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Meaning: Earn money through honest work.
Example: After years of odd jobs, he finally found a way to turn an honest penny as a carpenter. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who is strong and resilient in difficult situations.
Example: Despite the setbacks, Jenna proved she was a tough cookie and finished the project on time. Read more ➺
Meaning: a valuable resource that may be used, especially as a surprise, in order to gain an advantage.
Example: During the trial, the lawyer pulled out a surprise witness as his trump card, completely turning the case around. Read more ➺
Meaning: precarious or delicate in nature, uncertain, and risky.
Example: The patient's condition was touch-and-go after the surgery. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a good understanding or proficiency in modern technology.
Example: The new hire is very tech-savvy; she quickly adapted to our complex software systems. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an effect on (someone or something), often a negative one.
Example: The years of hard work and stress began to tell upon his health, leaving him fatigued and unwell. Read more ➺
Meaning: unfairly associate someone with others who share negative characteristics or behaviors.
Example: Hey, don't tar all politicians with the same brush; some are genuinely working for positive change. Read more ➺
Meaning: implies a point of no return or irreversible change.
Example: When the army crossed the river into enemy territory, they knew the die was cast for the impending battle. Read more ➺
Meaning: to give up a struggle
Example: After hours of struggling with the complex math problem, Jane decided to throw in the towel. Read more ➺
the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Meaning: refers to children resembling or behaving like their parents.
Example: John is very aggressive and outspoken, just like his father. The apple doesn't fall far from the treein John's case. Read more ➺
