T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[take with a grain of salt] also [take with a pinch of salt] {v. phr.}
To accept or believe only in part; not accept too much.
A man who says he is not a candidate for President should usually have his statement taken with a grain of salt.
* /We […]
[take-out order] {n. phr.}
An order in a restaurant that one does not eat on the premises, but takes home.
The new Chinese restaurant on the corner sells nice take-out orders.
[taken aback] also [taken back] {adj.}
Unpleasantly surprised; suddenly puzzled or shocked.
When he came to pay for his dinner he was taken aback to find that he had left his wallet at home.
[taken by] or [with] {v. phr.}
To be impressed by; intrigued by.
Ned was much taken by the elegance of Sophie's manners.
[takeoff] {n.}
1. Departure of an airplane; the act of becoming airborne.
The nervous passenger was relieved that we had such a wonderfully smooth takeoff.
2. Imitation; a parody.
* /Vaughn Meader used to do a wonderful takeoff on President […]
[taking pictures] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
To use a radar-operated speed indicator in order to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit.
The Smokeys are taking pictures!
[talent scout] {n. phr.}
A person employed by a large organization to seek out promising and gifted individuals.
Gordon has been working as a talent scout for a television program.
Compare: [HEAD HUNTING] (2).
[talent show] {n.}
An entertainment in which new entertainers try to win a prize.
Mary won the talent show by her dancing.
The people liked Bill's singing in the talent show.