T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[take lying down] {v. phr.}
To accept something without defense or protest.
If you take such insults lying down, you will only encourage more of the same.
[taken aback] also [taken back] {adj.}
Unpleasantly surprised; suddenly puzzled or shocked.
When he came to pay for his dinner he was taken aback to find that he had left his wallet at home.
[taken by] or [with] {v. phr.}
To be impressed by; intrigued by.
Ned was much taken by the elegance of Sophie's manners.
[take note of] or [take notice of] {v. phr.}
1. To look carefully at; pay close attention to; observe well.
A detective is trained to take note of people and things.
2. To notice and act in response; pay attention.
* /Two boys were talking […]
[take oath] {v. phr.}
To promise to tell the truth or to do some task honestly, calling on God or some person or thing as a witness.
Mary took her oath that she did not steal the watch.
* /John took oath that he would fill the office of president […]
[takeoff] {n.}
1. Departure of an airplane; the act of becoming airborne.
The nervous passenger was relieved that we had such a wonderfully smooth takeoff.
2. Imitation; a parody.
* /Vaughn Meader used to do a wonderful takeoff on President […]
[take off] {v. phr.}
1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away.
The dog took off after a rabbit.
Compare: [LIGHT OUT].
1b. {informal}
To go away; leave.
The six boys got into the car and took off for the drug store.
2. To leave on a […]
[take off one's hat to] {v. phr.}
To give honor, praise, and respect to.
He is my enemy, but I take off my hat to him for his courage.
Compare: [HAND IT TO].
[take offense at] {v. phr.}
To become indignant; become angry.
Why do you always take offense at everything I say?