T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[That will do!]
Informal expression of impatience meaning "stop", "no more".
"That will do, Tommy," his mother cried. "I've had just about enough of your drumming on the table."
[that'll be the day] {informal}
That will never happen.
Joe wanted me to lend him money to take my girl to the movies. That'll be the day!
"Wouldn't it be nice if we had to go to school only one day a week?" "That'll be the day!"
[that's --- for you]
That's the way (someone or something) is; (someone or something) is like that.
John tried hard, but he lost the game. That's life for you.
Mary changed her mind about going. That's a girl for you.
[That's about the size of it!]
Informal way to say, "What you said is true; the rumor or the news is true."
"I am told you're leaving our firm for Japan," Fred said to Tom. "That's about the size of it," Tom replied with a grin.
[That's the story of my life...]
Usually spoken when something goes wrong.
I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wants to accept it. That's the story of my life.
[That's the ticket!]
Informal way to say, "excellent; correct."
"First we'll go up the Sears Tower, and then we'll take a night sightseeing tour on the lake," Fran said. "That's the ticket!" Stan, an old inhabitant of Chicago, replied.
[That's the way the ball bounces] or [the cookie crumbles!]
Nothing unusual about that. — Said of unpleasant things.
* /"Susan left me for a heavyweight boxer, and then I got drunk and wrecked my car," Bob bitterly complained. "Well, that's the way the […]
[the business] {n.}, {slang} — Usually used with "give" or "get".
1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort.
Johnny gave the tryouts the business but he failed to make the team.
2. The most harm possible; the greatest damage or hurt.
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[The cat did it!]
A humorous and convenient way to pass the blame.
"My vase is broken!" Mother shrieked in horror. "Well," Dad smirked cynically, "I guess the cat did it!"
[the creeps] {n.}, {informal}
1. An uncomfortable tightening of the skin caused by fear or shock.
Reading the story of a ghost gave Joe the creeps.
The queer noises in the old house gave Mary the creeps.
2. A strong feeling of fear or […]