T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[take a shot at] {v. phr.}
To try casually; attempt to do.
"Can you handle all these new book orders?" Tom asked. "I haven't done it before," Sally replied, "but I can sure take a shot at it."
[take a spill] {v. phr.}
To fall down; tip over.
During the harsh winter, when the sidewalk is covered with ice, many people take a spill.
[take at one's word] {v. phr.}
To believe everything (someone) says; to act on what is said.
If you say you don't want this coat, I'll take you at your word and throw it away.
* /When the king said he wished to be rid of his advisor, a friend took […]
[take a stand] {v. phr.}
To assert one's point. of view; declare one's position.
It is time for American society to take a stand against crime.
[take a turn] {v. phr.}
To become different; change.
Mary's fever suddenly took a bad turn.
The story took an odd turn.
Often used with "for the better" or "for the worse".
In the afternoon the weather took a turn for the better.
* […]
[take a turn for the better] {v. phr.}
To start improving; start to get better.
Aunt Hermione was very ill for a long time, but last week she suddenly took a turn for the better.
[take a turn for the worse]
See:
[FOR THE WORSE].
Contrast: [TAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER].
[take back] {v.}
To change or deny something offered, promised, or stated; admit to making a wrong statement.
I take back my offer to buy the house now that I've had a good look at it.
* /I want you to take back the unkind things you said about […]