T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[take liberties] {v. phr.}
To act toward in too close or friendly a manner; use as you would use a close friend or something of your own.
Mary would not let any boy take liberties with her.
Bill took liberties with Tom's bicycle.
Compare: […]
[take lying down] {v. phr.}
To accept something without defense or protest.
If you take such insults lying down, you will only encourage more of the same.
[take note of] or [take notice of] {v. phr.}
1. To look carefully at; pay close attention to; observe well.
A detective is trained to take note of people and things.
2. To notice and act in response; pay attention.
* /Two boys were talking […]
[take oath] {v. phr.}
To promise to tell the truth or to do some task honestly, calling on God or some person or thing as a witness.
Mary took her oath that she did not steal the watch.
* /John took oath that he would fill the office of president […]
[take off] {v. phr.}
1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away.
The dog took off after a rabbit.
Compare: [LIGHT OUT].
1b. {informal}
To go away; leave.
The six boys got into the car and took off for the drug store.
2. To leave on a […]
[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 off one's hat to] {v. phr.}
To give honor, praise, and respect to.
He is my enemy, but I take off my hat to him for his courage.
Compare: [HAND IT TO].
[take offense at] {v. phr.}
To become indignant; become angry.
Why do you always take offense at everything I say?