T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[take a chance] {v. phr.}
To accept the risk of failure or loss.
We will take a chance on the weather and have the party outdoors.
[take a crack at] {v. phr.}
To try doing something.
It was a difficult challenge to reorganize our antiquated campus, but the resident architect decided to take a crack at it.
[take a dig at] {v. phr.}
To attack verbally; offend; denigrate.
If you keep taking digs at me all the time, our relationship will be a short one.
[take a dim view of] {v. phr.}
1. To have doubts about; feel unsure or anxious about.
Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing the exam.
Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view of the weather.
2. To be against; disapprove. […]
[take a drop] {v. phr.}
1. To indulge in alcoholic drinks.
Aunt Liz doesn't really drink; she just takes a drop every now and then.
2. To lose value; decrease in price.
Stocks took a big drop yesterday due to the international crisis.
[take advantage of] {v. phr.}
1. To make good use of.
The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird.
Jean took advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework.
2. To treat (someone) unfairly for your own gain or help; […]
[take after] {v.}
To be like because of family relationship; to have the same looks or ways as (a parent or ancestor).
He takes after his father in mathematical ability.
She takes after her father's side of the family in looks.
Compare: [LIKE […]
[take a fancy to] {v. phr.}
To become fond of; cultivate a predilection for.
Aunt Hermione has taken a fancy to antique furniture.
[take a flop] {v. phr.}
To fall heavily.
I took a nasty flop on the ice-covered sidewalk.