T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[to boot] {adv. phr.}
In addition; besides; as something extra.
He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot.
Compare: [FOR GOOD MEASURE], [IN THE BARGAIN], [THROW IN].
[to date] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
Up to the present time; until now.
To date twenty students have been accepted into the school.
The police have not found the runaway to date.
* /Jim is shoveling snow to earn money, but his earnings to date are […]
[to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
To the limit; to the greatest degree possible. — Used for emphasis with verbs such as "scare", "frighten", "bore".
Cowboy stories bore me to death, but I like mysteries.
Sara is scared to death of snakes.
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[toe the line] or [toe the mark] {v. phr.}
To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties.
The new teacher will make Joe toe the line.
Bill's father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark.
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[together with] {prep.}
In addition to; in the company of; along with.
John, together with his brother, has gone to the party.
The police found a knife, together with the stolen money, hidden in a hollow tree.