T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[That takes care of that!]
Informal way to say, "That concludes our business."
I paid my ex-wife the last alimony check and that takes care of that!
[That will do!]
Informal expression of impatience meaning "stop", "no more".
"That will do, Tommy," his mother cried. "I've had just about enough of your drumming on the table."
[that's --- for you]
That's the way (someone or something) is; (someone or something) is like that.
John tried hard, but he lost the game. That's life for you.
Mary changed her mind about going. That's a girl for you.
[That's about the size of it!]
Informal way to say, "What you said is true; the rumor or the news is true."
"I am told you're leaving our firm for Japan," Fred said to Tom. "That's about the size of it," Tom replied with a grin.
[That's the story of my life...]
Usually spoken when something goes wrong.
I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wants to accept it. That's the story of my life.
[That's the ticket!]
Informal way to say, "excellent; correct."
"First we'll go up the Sears Tower, and then we'll take a night sightseeing tour on the lake," Fran said. "That's the ticket!" Stan, an old inhabitant of Chicago, replied.
[That's the way the ball bounces] or [the cookie crumbles!]
Nothing unusual about that. — Said of unpleasant things.
* /"Susan left me for a heavyweight boxer, and then I got drunk and wrecked my car," Bob bitterly complained. "Well, that's the way the […]
[the business] {n.}, {slang} — Usually used with "give" or "get".
1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort.
Johnny gave the tryouts the business but he failed to make the team.
2. The most harm possible; the greatest damage or hurt.
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[The cat did it!]
A humorous and convenient way to pass the blame.
"My vase is broken!" Mother shrieked in horror. "Well," Dad smirked cynically, "I guess the cat did it!"