T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[to one's face] {adv. phr.}
Directly to you; in your presence.
I told him to his face that I didn't like the idea.
I called him a coward to his face.
Compare: [IN ONE'S FACE].
Contrast: [BEHIND ONE'S BACK].
[to one's feet] {adv. phr.}
To a standing position; up.
After Henry had been tackled hard by four big players, he got to his feet slowly and painfully.
When Sally saw the bus coming, she jumped to her feet and ran out.
Compare: [ON ONE'S […]
[to one's heart's content] {adv. phr.}
To the extent of one's wishes; one's complete satisfaction.
There is a wonderful small restaurant nearby where you can eat to your heart's content.
[to one's name] {adv. phr.}
In your ownership; of your own; as part of your belongings.
David did not have a book to his name.
Ed had only one suit to his name.
[to order] {adv. phr.}
1. According to directions given in an order in the way and size wanted.
The manufacturer built the machine to order.
A very big man often has his suits made to order.
2. See: [CALL TO ORDER].
[tooth]
See:
[BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S TEETH],
[CUT TEETH] or [CUT ONE'S EYETEETH],
[EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH],
[FED TO THE GILLS] or [FED TO THE TEETH],
[GET ONE'S TEETH INTO] or [SINK ONE'S TEETH INTO],
[KICK IN THE PANTS] or [KICK IN […]