T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[tug-of-war] {n.}
1. A game in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, trying to pull the other team over a line marked on the ground.
The tug-of-war ended when both teams tumbled in a heap.
2. A contest in which two sides try to defeat […]
[tune]
See:
[CALL THE TUNE],
[CHANGE ONE'S TUNE],
[IN TUNE],
[SING A DIFFERENT TUNE]
or
[WHISTLE A DIFFERENT TUNE]
also
[SING A NEW TUNE],
[TO THE TUNE OF].
[tune in]
To adjust a radio or television set to pick up a certain station.
Bob tuned in his portable radio to a record show.
Tom tuned in to Channel 11 to hear the news.
[tune out] {v. phr.}
To not listen to something.
"How can you work in such a noisy environment?" Jane asked Sue. "Well, I simply tune it out," she answered.
[tune up] {v.}
1a. To adjust (a musical instrument) to make the right sound.
Before he began to play, Harry tuned up his banjo.
1b. To adjust a musical instrument or a group of musical instruments to the right sound.
* /The orchestra came in and […]
[tune-up] {n.}
1. The adjusting or fixing of something (as a motor) to make it work safely and well.
Father says the car needs a tune-up before winter begins.
2. Exercise or practicing for the purpose of getting ready; a trial before something.
[…]
[turn]
See:
[AT EVERY TURN],
[BLOOD RUN COLD] or [BLOOD TURNS TO ICE],
[BY TURNS],
[CALL THE TURN] at [CALL ONE'S SHOTS] (2),
[EVERY TIME ONE TURNS AROUND],
[IN TURN],
[NOT KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN],
[OUT OF TURN],
[TAKE A TURN],
[TAKE TURNS],
[…]
[turn a blind eye] {v. phr.}
To pretend not to see; not pay attention.
The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the open gambling in the town.
Bob turned a blind eye to the "No Fishing" sign.
Compare: [CLOSE ONE'S EYES].