T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[think a great deal of] or "think a lot of" also "think much of" {v. phr.}
To consider to be very worthy, valuable, or important; to esteem highly.
Mary thinks a great deal of Tim.
The teacher thought a lot of Joe's project.
- The phrase […]
[think aloud] or [think out loud] {v.}
To say what you are thinking.
* /"I wish I had more money for Christmas presents," Father thought aloud. "What did you say?" said Mother. Father answered, "I'm sorry. I wasn't talking to you. I was thinking out […]
[think better of] {v.}
To change your mind about; to consider again and make a better decision about.
John told his mother he wanted to leave school, but later he thought better of it.
Compare: [SECOND THOUGHT], [THINK TWICE].
[Think big!] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To believe in one's ability, purpose, or power to perform or succeed.
Be confident; be positive; tell yourself you are the greatest; above all, think big!
[think little of] {v. phr.}
Think that (something or someone) is not important or valuable.
John thought little of Ted's plan for the party.
Joan thought little of walking two miles to school.
Contrast: [THINK A GREAT DEAL OF].
[think nothing of] {v. phr.}
To think or consider easy, simple, or usual.
Jim thinks nothing of hiking ten miles in one day.
[think nothing of it] {v. phr.}, {informal}
Used as a courteous phrase in replying to thanks.
"Thank you very much for your help." "Think nothing of it."
Compare: [YOU'RE WELCOME].