T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[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 on faith] {v. phr.}
To lend credence to something due to one's confidence in the source, rather than based on evidence.
One should never take on faith what one hears about Washington politics.
[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.}
1. To accept as a duty or responsibility.
He took it on himself to see that the packages were delivered.
2. To assume wrongfully or without permission as a right or privilege.
* /You should not […]
[take on the chin] {v. phr.}
To gracefully accept criticism.
It's good to be able to tell people what they do wrong, but it is equally important to be able to take it on the chin when they tell you what you have done wrong.
[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.