T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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Contents of T:
[take hold of] {v. phr.}
To grasp.
The old man tried to keep himself from falling down the stairs, but there was no railing to take hold of.
[take ill] or [take sick] {v.}
To become sick.
Father took sick just before his birthday.
- Used in the passive with the same meaning.
The man was taken ill on the train.
[take in] {v.}
1. To include.
The country's boundaries were changed to fake in a piece of land beyond the river.
The class of mammals takes in nearly all warm-blooded animals except the birds.
2. To go and see; visit.
* /The students […]
[take in stride] {v. phr.}
To meet happenings without too much surprise; accept good or bad luck and go on.
He learned to take disappointments in stride.
[take in tow] {v. phr.}
To take charge of; lead; conduct.
Brian and Kate took a group of children in tow when they went to see the circus.
[take into account] {v. phr.}
To remember and understand while judging someone or something; consider.
How much time will we need to get to the lake? You have to take the bad road into account.
* /His acting in the play was remarkable, taking into […]
[take issue with] {v. phr.}
To be openly against; speak against; disagree with.
He thought his boss was wrong but was afraid to take issue with him on the matter.
[take it] {v. phr.}
1. To get an idea or impression; understand from what is said or done. — Usually used with "I".
I take it from your silence that you don't want to go.
2. {informal}
To bear trouble, hard work, criticism; not give up or weaken.
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[take it all in] {v. phr.}
To absorb completely; listen attentively.
Bill's piano music filled the room and we took it all in with admiration.
[take it away] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {Theatrical expression}
You're on; it's your turn; you're next.
And here comes that wonderful comedian, Bob Hope. The announcer said, "Take it away. Bob."