Can you list the phrases starting with the alphabet t with theid meanings?

Answer 1

take a backseat - take second place to another person who is in control

take a powder - to leave quickly, to sneak away

take a shine to - to become fond of

take your hat off to someone - give someone credit for a job well done

take someone under your wing - guide or protect someone

take the bull by the horns - take control of a difficult situation

take the cake - to deserve the highest award or prize

take with a grain of salt - to not believe something completely

talk up a storm - have a great deal to say

talk out of both sides of your mouth - say one thing and do another or tell one person or group one thing and tell another person or group something differenct

talk through ones hat - say things without truly knowing what you're talking about

that's the way the ball bounces - that's the way life is, sometimes things turn out in a certain way and there is nothing anyone can do about it

through the grapevine - through the informal sending of messages or gossip

throw a monkey wrench into the works - interfere with a smoothly running plan

throw caution to the wind - to take risks, to be extremely daring

throw cold water on something - to say or do something discouraging, especially when others are excited about the situation

throw in the towel - to give up, quit, admit when you're defeated

throw the baby out with the bath water - to throw away somethilng valuable or useful while getting rid of something that is useless

throw the book at someone - to punish severely, to give someone the maximum penalty for breaking rules or the law

throw your hat into the ring - to issue a challenge or to announce ones intention to run for office

throw your weight around - to use ones power in a mean or controlling way, to be bossy, tough or threatening

tickled pink - to be very happy or pleased about something

tickle your funny bone - cause someone to laugh or be amused

till the cows come home - for a very, very long time

the tip of the iceberg - a small part of a much larger problem

tongue in cheek - not seriously, in a joking manner

too big for your britches - conceited, filled with self-importance, haughty

tighten your belt - to live on less money, to cut back on things

too many cooks spoil the broth - a project is hurt rather than helped when too many people try to take charge

touch and go - risky or uncertain

turn over a new leaf - to begin anew, to change an old habit to something better

turn the tables - to reverse a situation

two-faced - false, dishonest

turn up ones nose at someone - to act in a snobby way

true blue - loyal, dependable, faithful

Answer 2

1. "Take the bull by the horns" means to confront a problem directly.
2. "Turn over a new leaf" means to make a fresh start or change for the better.
3. "Two heads are better than one" means it is helpful to have another person's perspective or input.
4. "Time flies when you're having fun" means time seems to pass quickly when you're enjoying yourself.