T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[take off one's hands] {v. phr.}
1. To abdicate one's responsibility of a person or matter.
"I am herewith taking my hand off your affairs," Lou's father said. "See how you succeed on your own."
2. To buy; relieve someone of something.
* /He […]
[take on] {v.}
1. To receive for carrying; be loaded with.
A big ship was at the dock taking on automobiles in crates to carry overseas for sale.
The bus driver stopped at the curb to take the woman on.
2. To begin to have (the look of); take […]
[take one at one's word] {v. phr.}
To naively lend credence to what one tells one.
It's a bad idea to take street vendors at their word in large, crowded cities.
[take one's breath away] {v. phr.}
To surprise greatly; impress very much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight; astonish.
The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away.
* /His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath […]
[take one's leave] or [take leave of] {v. phr.}, {formal}
To say good-bye and leave.
He stayed on after most of the guests had taken their leave.
The messenger bowed and took leave of the queen.
- [leave-taking] {n.}
The end of school in […]
[take one's life in one's hands] {v. phr.}
To face great danger or take great risk.
Driving that car with those worn tires would be taking your life in your hands.
He took his life in his hands when he tried to capture the wild horse.
[take one's measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.}
To judge the character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something — how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc.
The boxers sparred for a while taking each other's measure.
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[take one's medicine] {v. phr.}
To accept punishment without complaining.
The boy said he was sorry he broke the window and was ready to take his medicine.
Compare: [FACE THE MUSIC] (2).