Idioms beginning with T

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touch base

Meaning: Make contact briefly to update or check in.

Example: Let's touch base next week about the marketing plan. Read more ➺


take the bait

Meaning: Falling for a trap, especially one that manipulates you into an unfavorable situation.

Example: She always tries to provoke him, and he takes the bait every time. Read more ➺


to the letter

Meaning: Following instructions or rules with complete accuracy, without any deviation.

Example: She followed the recipe to the letter and the cake turned out perfect. Read more ➺


throw under the bus

Meaning: Sacrifice someone else to avoid blame or protect oneself, often in a deceitful or disloyal way.

Example: When the project failed, Lisa threw Mark under the bus to save her job. Read more ➺


take a knock

Meaning: Suffer a setback or experience a decline in success, reputation or confidence.

Example: After the scandal, the politician's reputation took a knock in the media. Read more ➺


turn away

Meaning: To deny access, help, or participation to someone.

Example: The security guard turned away the visitors who arrived after closing time. Read more ➺


to boot

Meaning: Additionally, used to indicate that something extra is included beyond what has already been mentioned.

Example: She got a promotion, and to boot, she received a bonus. Read more ➺


throw shade

Meaning: subtly express contempt or disdain for someone, often through indirect comments or gestures.

Example: During the meeting, she threw shade at his proposal by smirking whenever he spoke. Read more ➺


through thick and thin

Meaning: stay committed under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult.

Example: My best friend has supported me through thick and thin. Read more ➺


the good, the bad and the ugly

Meaning: Idiomatic Expression: The phrase has evolved into an idiom describing a comprehensive overview of a situation, encompassing its positive, negative, and unattractive aspects.

Example: In his presentation, he covered the good, the bad and the ugly of the new policy. Read more ➺


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