T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}
With that meaning.
She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect.
When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know.
[to the best of one's knowledge]
As far as you know; to the extent of your knowledge.
He has never won a game, to the best of my knowledge.
To the best of my knowledge he is a college man, but I may be mistaken.
[to the bitter end] {adv. phr.}
To the point of completion or conclusion. — Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant task or experience.
Although Mrs. Smith was bored by the lecture, she stayed to the bitter end.
* /They knew the war would […]
[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal}
Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, through all layers.
I am dreadfully tired; I've worked my fingers to the bone.
See: [ALSO WORK ONE'S FINGERS TO THE BONE].
[to the contrary] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite.
Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary.
* /We will expect you for dinner unless we get […]
[to the effect that] {adj. phr.}
With the meaning or purpose; to say that.
He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep our jobs even if the factory were sold.
* /The new governor would do his best in the office to which he had been […]
[to the eye] {adv. phr.}
As it is seen; as a person or thing first seems; apparently.
That girl looks to the eye like a nice girl to know, but she is really rather mean.
That suit appears to the eye to be a good buy, but it may not be.
[…]
[to the fore] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward.
The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial.
In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore.