T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[talk over] {v.}
1. To talk together about; try to agree about or decide by talking; discuss.
Tom talked his plan over with his father before he bought the car.
The boys settled their argument by talking it over.
2. To persuade; make agree or […]
[talk rot] {v. phr.}
To say silly things; talk nonsense.
He's talking rot when he says that our company is almost bankrupt.
[talk shop] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To talk about things in your work or trade.
Two chemists were talking shop, and I hardly understood a word they said.
[talk through one's hat] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly.
John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat.
[talk turkey] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To talk about something in a really businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done.
Charles said, "Now, let's talk turkey about the bus trip. The fact is, it will cost each student $1.50."
* /The […]
[talk up] {v.}
1. To speak in favor or support of.
Let's talk up the game and get a big crowd.
2. To speak plainly or clearly.
The teacher asked the student to talk up.
Syn.: [SPEAK UP].
3. {informal}
To say what you want or think; say […]
[tamper with] {v.}
1. To meddle with (something); handle ignorantly or foolishly.
He tampered with the insides of his watch and ruined it.
2. To secretly get someone to do or say wrong things, especially by giving him money, or by threatening to […]