T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[take a powder] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To leave hurriedly; run out or away; desert, flee.
All the gang except one had taken a powder when the police arrived.
[take a punch at] or [take a poke at] or [take a sock at] {v. phr.}
To try to hit (someone) with the fist; swing or strike at; attack with the fists.
Bob was very angry and suddenly he took a punch at Fred.
* /Johnny knocked my hat off, so I took […]
[take a shine to] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To have or show a quick liking for.
He took a shine to his new teacher the very first day.
Compare: [TAKE A FANCY TO].
[take a shot at] {v. phr.}
To try casually; attempt to do.
"Can you handle all these new book orders?" Tom asked. "I haven't done it before," Sally replied, "but I can sure take a shot at it."
[take a spill] {v. phr.}
To fall down; tip over.
During the harsh winter, when the sidewalk is covered with ice, many people take a spill.
[take a stand] {v. phr.}
To assert one's point. of view; declare one's position.
It is time for American society to take a stand against crime.
[take a turn] {v. phr.}
To become different; change.
Mary's fever suddenly took a bad turn.
The story took an odd turn.
Often used with "for the better" or "for the worse".
In the afternoon the weather took a turn for the better.
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