T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[take a chance] {v. phr.}
To accept the risk of failure or loss.
We will take a chance on the weather and have the party outdoors.
[take a crack at] {v. phr.}
To try doing something.
It was a difficult challenge to reorganize our antiquated campus, but the resident architect decided to take a crack at it.
[take a dig at] {v. phr.}
To attack verbally; offend; denigrate.
If you keep taking digs at me all the time, our relationship will be a short one.
[take a dim view of] {v. phr.}
1. To have doubts about; feel unsure or anxious about.
Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing the exam.
Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view of the weather.
2. To be against; disapprove. […]
[take a drop] {v. phr.}
1. To indulge in alcoholic drinks.
Aunt Liz doesn't really drink; she just takes a drop every now and then.
2. To lose value; decrease in price.
Stocks took a big drop yesterday due to the international crisis.
[take a fancy to] {v. phr.}
To become fond of; cultivate a predilection for.
Aunt Hermione has taken a fancy to antique furniture.
[take a flop] {v. phr.}
To fall heavily.
I took a nasty flop on the ice-covered sidewalk.
[take a hand in] {v. phr.}
To assist in the direction of; participate.
The University Faculty Club decided to take a hand in helping the recent refugees.