T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[touch and go] {adj. phr.}
Very dangerous or uncertain in situation.
Our team won the game, all right, but it was touch and go for a while.
At one time while they were climbing the cliff it was touch and go whether they could do it.
[touch base with] {v. phr.}
To confer or consult with one.
Before we make a decision, I'd like to touch base with our financial department.
[touch off] {v.}
1. To cause to fire or explode by lighting the priming or the fuse.
The boy touched off a firecracker.
Compare: [SET OFF].
2. To start something as if by lighting a fuse.
The coach's resignation touched off a quarrel.
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[touch on] or [touch upon] {v.}
To speak of or write of briefly.
The speaker touched on several other subjects in the course of his talk but mostly kept himself to the main topic.
Contrast: [DWELL ON].
[touch to the quick] {v. phr.}
To hurt someone's feelings very deeply; offend.
His remark about her lack of education touched her to the quick.
[touchup] {n.}
1. A small repair; a small amount of paint.
Just a small touchup here and there and your novel may be publishable.
2. Redoing the color of one's hair.
My roots are showing; I need a touchup.