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table scrap
Meagre remnants of anything.
table talk
Conversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated t…
tag along
To accompany, join, or follow; to go with.
tail wagging the dog
A minor or secondary part of something which is controlling or dominating the whole or the…
take a back seat
To adopt a position of noninvolvement.
take a bath
To lose a large amount of money in an investment.
take a bead on
To aim a gun at something.
take a bite
To eat a quick, light snack.
take a bite out of
To reduce something by removing or completing part or all of it.
take a bow
To accept praise, as performers in a theater at the end of their act.
take a breath
to inhale and subsequently exhale air
take a breather
To take a break; to pause or relax briefly.
take a bullet
To purposely receive a gunshot that was intended for another.
take a chance
To risk doing something; to try something risky.
take a crack at
To attempt or try (synonym of give something a try).
take a deep breath
To inhale deeply.
take a dim view of
To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
take a dive
To feign a knockout in order to lose intentionally.
take a dookie
To defecate.
take a flyer
To invest against odds.
take a gamble
To try something risky.
take a gander
To take a look; to check or examine.
take a hike
To go away; to leave or depart.
take a hit
To suffer undesirable consequences, especially a decrease in reputation, score, etc.
take a joke
To accept a joke at one's expense.
take a leaf out of someone's book
To adopt an idea or practice of another person.
take a licking and keep on ticking
To be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still…
take a load off
To go from a standing position to a sitting one.
take a long walk on a short pier
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
take a look
To examine or observe.
take a nap
To sleep briefly.
take a pew
To take a seat; to sit down.
take a picture
To photographically capture an image
take a piss
To urinate, especially of a male person.
take a powder
To leave without saying goodbye; to leave quietly, to run away; to scram; to depart withou…
take a ride to Tyburn
To be executed.
take a risk
To do something risky.
take a run at
To attempt to achieve or acquire.
take a shit
To defecate.
take a shot in the dark
To try or guess at something without having any knowledge about the subject.
take a stab at
To attempt or try.
take a stand
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
take a tumble
To fall in price or value.
take a turn
Change in direction, tone, or tendency.
take a turn for the better
To start to become better; to improve.
take a turn for the worse
To start to become worse; to worsen.
take a walk
To go away, get lost.
take a whack at
To try or attempt to do something.
take a wife
To marry a woman.
take a wrong turn at Albuquerque
To take a wrong turn or miss a turn in a journey, so reaching a place distant from the ori…
take aback
To surprise or shock; to discomfit.
take aim
To direct criticism (towards).
take air
To be divulged; to be made public.
take an axe to
To boldly demolish, delete, or discontinue (something).
take bread and salt
To practice the custom of using bread and salt to make solemn an oath or affirmation.
take by storm
To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.
take care of business
To successfully perform a task or set of tasks which are very important for the accomplish…
take check
To take offence.
take cover
To shelter oneself.
take delight in
To enjoy.
take down a notch
To cause a person's or group's self-esteem or importance to be decreased.
take down a peg
Synonym of take down a notch.
take easy
To rest; to make little to no effort.
take fire
To be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.
take flight
To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly
take for a ride
To deceive someone.
take for a spin
To test or try out something, especially an automobile.
take for granted
To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of; to fail to appreciate, espec…
take form
To take shape
take French leave
To leave quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone; to slip…
take great pains
To take pains (try hard) to an especially high degree; (loosely) to take pains.
take guard
(For a new batsman, with help from the umpire) to mark a point on the popping crease in fr…
take heed
To pay attention.
take huff
To take offence.
take ill
To become ill, to fall ill.
take into account
To consider or regard; to include (as in an estimate or plan) or pay attention to; to noti…
take into consideration
To take into account.
take it away
To begin, especially to launch a performance of some sort.
take it easy
To relax or rest.
take it on the lam
To escape.
take it or leave it
Denoting that a situation has to be accepted without change, or rejected outright.
take it out on
To unleash one's anger on (a person or thing other than the one that caused it).
take it outside
To move to a location outside the current location, in order to escalate an altercation or…
take it up the ass
To be the recipient of anal sex.
take it upon oneself
To assume personal responsibility for a task or action.
take its rise
To originate
take its toll
To affect something, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause harm or destruc…
take kindly
To like, accept, or condone.
take leave of one's senses
To go crazy; to stop behaving rationally.
take liberties
To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.
take lightly
To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.
take matters into one's own hands
To deal with a problem alone instead of waiting on others (often persons who are responsib…
take no for an answer
To accept a disappointing response.
take no notice of
To ignore.
take no prisoners
To be uncompromising.
take occasion
To take advantage of an opportunity.
take on
To begin to have or exhibit.
take on faith
To accept something without seeing evidence supporting it, by trust or confidence.
take on the chin
To accept without flinching or complaining.
take on water
To be in an increasingly difficult or risky situation; to falter or begin to fail.
take one for the team
To accept some chore, hardship, or punishment for the sake of one's friends or colleagues.
take one's ball and go home
To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially ou…
take one's chance
To act in a manner dependent on luck: to attempt to do something risky or not particularly…
take one's courage in both hands
To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.
take one's eye off the ball
To lose one's concentration on what is most important.
take one's eyes off
To stop looking at (something).
take one's hat off to
To praise or thank; to congratulate.
take one's hook
To depart in a hurry; to clear out.
take one's leave
To depart.
take one's medicine
To endure an unpleasant obligation, especially a punishment.
take one's pick
To choose; to select.
take one's sweet little time
To take a very long time; to be too slow or leisurely in getting something done.
take one's time
To go about something slowly and carefully or at one's own pace.
take out
To immobilize with force; to subdue; to incapacitate.
take out an onion
Suggests that the performer of the action is not sincere in their grief.
take out in trade
To accept repayment of a debt in the goods or services in which the debtor deals, rather t…
take out of context
To report (something) without taking into account the context in which it occurred.
take out the trash
To forcefully remove undesirable people from a place.
take part
To participate or join.
take pride
To be proud of (usually followed by in or of).
take roll
To call out the names of people on a list to check their presence; to take attendance.
take sides
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in…
take silk
to be appointed as a Queen's Counsel (QC) or King's Counsel (KC)
take soil
To run into the mire or water; hence, to take refuge or shelter.
take someone for all they've got
To totally deplete something from someone.
take someone out back
To get rid of; to eliminate.
take someone to brown town
To have anal sex with someone.
take someone to the grave
To kill someone; to cause someone's death.
take someone's arm
To take hold of someone by their arm; to link arms with someone.
take someone's breath away
To make a person feel emotionally moved in a pleasant way.
take someone's head off
To berate.
take someone's life
To kill someone; to cause someone's death.
take someone's part
To show support for or defend the actions of someone in the course of a debate, argument, …
take someone's word for it
To believe a person's claim, especially without personal verification.
take something as it comes
To accept and deal with something (an event, etc.) as it occurs, with a composed state of …
take something as read
To assume that everyone agrees that something is correct.
take something in one's stride
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesi…
take something in stride
To cope with something unfortunate without much effort; to accept or manage difficulties w…
take stock
To scrutinize or size up something; to assess a situation.
take the biscuit
To be particularly bad, objectionable, or egregious.
take the bitter with the sweet
To accept positive things with negative things.
take the bread out of someone's mouth
To deprive someone of the means of living.
take the Browns to the Super Bowl
To defecate.
take the cake
Used as an affirmation or accolade when one is deemed the top position in a comparison or …
take the count
To lose or fail.
take the cure
To enter into a rehabilitation program.
take the fall
To willingly lose a match, as in a fixed fight.
take the fifth
To decline to comment, especially on grounds that it might be incriminating.
take the front seat
to take priority
take the game to
To use attacking tactics against.
take the gilt off the gingerbread
To take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusi…
take the hint
Concede to mounting evidence; wake up and smell the coffee.
take the initiative
to take action first or on one's own; to make the first move
take the law into one's own hands
To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice, without consideration for the ro…
take the lead
To become the leader, to advance into first place.
take the liberty
To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.
take the mask off
To drop a facade and reveal one's true nature.
take the meaning
To interpret someone's argument.
take the mickey
To ridicule or mock.
take the offensive
To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.
take the pee
To mock; to make fun of.
take the piss
To tease, ridicule or mock (someone).
take the plunge
To begin any major commitment.
take the point
To agree with what a person says, to be persuaded by their arguments.
take the rap
To be blamed or punished for something, especially for the wrongful actions of another; to…
take the red pill
To perceive the world in its previously unknown, usually harsher, reality.
take the reins
Synonym of take control.
take the ride
To concede to be arrested for a crime and be transported to jail.
take the shadow for the substance
To be easily deceived, credulous, superficial.
take the stand
To testify as a witness in a trial.
take the veil
To retire into a convent and live as a nun.
take the wax out of one's ears
To listen more carefully or pay closer attention.
take the wheel
To assume control of a situation.
take the wind out of someone's sails
To discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue; to t…
take time by the forelock
To seize an opportunity quickly before it is no longer available.
take time off
To take time off from employment; to cease working temporarily.
take time out
To temporarily suspend an activity in order to do something else.
take to
To adapt to; to learn, grasp or master.
take to heart
To take something seriously; to internalize or live according to something (e.g. advice.)
take to one's heels
To leave, especially to flee or run away.
take to task
To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.
take to the bank
To utterly trust, believe, or rely on.
take to the cleaners
To take a significant quantity of a person's money or valuables, through overcharging, lit…
take to the grave
To never reveal (a secret).
take to the hills
To flee or vanish; to run away.
take up a collection
To request and receive money or goods of value from members of a group, especially for a c…
take up the cudgel for
To make a defense for someone or something, on behalf of another person.
take up the cudgels
to make a defence for someone or something; to intercede supportively.
take up the gauntlet
To accept a challenge.
take up the hatchet
To declare war or go to war.
take up the running
To proceed at full speed.
talent management
Human capital management of the entire employee lifecycle. Companies that are engaged in t…
talk a good game
To speak emphatically and at length about one's ability, intentions, or achievements, with…
talk a mile a minute
To speak quickly or excessively.
talk about
Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
talk about the weather
To chit-chat; to shoot the breeze.
talk back
To reply impertinently or rudely; to answer in a cheeky or rude manner.
talk dirty
To use profane language, especially sexual vulgarities for the purpose of arousal.
talk down
To negotiate a lower price.
talk in circles
To argue a point by repetition of the same theme, sometimes by using different words, but …
talk is cheap
It is easy to make boastful or unrealistic statements which are not supported by actions o…
talk jockey
A host of a radio talk show.
talk like an apothecary
To prattle.
talk of the devil
Alternative form of speak of the devil.
talk out of one's ass
To exaggerate, lie, or speak nonsense, often in a way that involves shooting from the hip.
talk out of one's ear
Euphemistic form of talk out of one's ass.
talk out of turn
To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, o…
talk over someone's head
To communicate something beyond the level of comprehension of the target.
talk someone under the table
To bore (someone) with excessive talk.
talk someone's ear off
To talk to someone excessively, or far more than is wanted or appreciated.
talk the hind leg off a donkey
To talk a lot.
talk the legs off a pot
To talk a lot.
talk the talk
To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or intended action (especial…
talk through one's hat
To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.
talk to
To show the beginnings of a romantic interest in; to flirt with over a period of time in h…
talk to a brick wall
To be completely ignored or disregarded by someone, as if speaking to an inanimate object.
talk to God
To pray
talk to oneself
To say one's thoughts aloud, particularly while also not conversing with anyone else.
talk trash
To untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in…
talk turkey
To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.
talk up
To talk about (something or someone) to make it seem as good as possible or to draw positi…
talking head
A journalist or pundit, especially one on television, who presents or discusses issues of …
tall in the saddle
Imposingly, impressively; resolutely; manfully.
tall order
A big job; a difficult challenge.
tall story
Synonym of tall tale (“a tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated; also, a…
tall tale
A tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated; also, an account of questionab…
tamp down
To suppress or reduce (something, usually an emotion or thought).
tan someone's hide
To beat or spank someone, usually on their backside.
tap dance
Any act or performance, especially one viewed as servile, designed to please, appease, or …
taper off
To diminish or lessen gradually; to become or make smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
taste of one's own medicine
Harsh treatment inflicted on one who previously inflicted similar or equivalent treatment …
taste of one's own poison
Synonym of taste of one's own medicine.
teach grandma how to suck eggs
To tell an expert how to do things.
teach someone a lesson
To punish someone for a serious transgression they have committed so that they do not comm…
teacher's pet
A student who is perceived to be favored by the teacher.
team up with
To associate with another in a joint enterprise.
tear a cat
To overact; to violently rant and rave on stage.
tear one's hair out
To react with extreme agitation.
tear to shreds
Synonym of tear to pieces.
tear up
To damage.
tear up the dance floor
To engage vigorously in dancing.
tear up the pea patch
To put on a notable performance, especially in sports; to go on a rampage.
tears before bedtime
Harm or damage that is incurred before a matter is concluded.
tee off
To irritate, vex, or annoy.
teed off
Annoyed, upset, angry.
teensy weensy
Alternative spelling of teensy-weensy.
teeny weeny
Alternative spelling of teeny-weeny.
teething issues
Synonym of teething troubles.
teething problem
A problem encountered with any new and untried product, system, or venture.
teething trouble
Synonym of teething troubles.
teething troubles
Problems that are to be expected with any new and untried product, system, or venture.
telephone tag
A situation in which a person unsuccessfully attempts to contact another person by telepho…
tell against
To function as a liability (for someone); to put into a condition of disadvantage.
tell all
To reveal everything, particularly information that is normally withheld.
tell apart
To perceive things as different, or to perceive their difference itself; to differentiate,…
tell fortunes
To tell someone's destiny or future, usually by magic.
tell it like it is
To speak frankly, to convey all and only the truth of a situation.
tell it to Sweeney
I do not believe what you said.
tell it to the judge
I do not believe what you said.
tell it to the marines
I do not believe what you said.
tell its own tale
To speak for itself; to require no explanation.
tell someone where to shove it
To express extreme anger, disgust, or hatred toward someone.
tell tales
To lie, to be making false claims.
tell tales out of school
To reveal confidential or sensitive information; to gossip.
tell the truth
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statement…
tell you the truth
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statement…
temper temper
Used to tell someone to mind their (bad) temper
tempest in a teapot
A major fuss over a trivial matter.
temple of immensity
The universe or the complete overhead expanse of the heavens, especially as conceived as a…
tempt fate
To take a risk.
ten a penny
So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
ten to one
Very likely to happen
ten-cent word
A short and common word used in place of a longer and more uncommon one.
ten-dollar word
A long and uncommon word used in place of a shorter and simpler one with the intent to app…
tentpole movie
A major motion picture which is expensive to produce but expected to generate significant …
term of years
The lease under which that estate in land is held.
term of years absolute
The lease under which that estate in land is held.
term of years determinable
The lease under which that estate in land was held.
term out
The transfer of debt within a company's balance sheet without acquiring new debt often thr…
terra firma
Familiar territory (in a figurative sense); real-world concerns.
territorial pissing
Any territorial behaviour exhibited by humans.
test bed
Alternative form of testbed.
test someone's patience
To begin to frustrate someone.
test the waters
To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
textbook case
A real-life case that matches a theory perfectly, a perfect example.
than a bygod
Used with a comparative to express extreme heat or cold.
thank one's lucky stars
To be grateful, feel oneself fortunate, consider oneself lucky (especially in avoiding som…
thanks a bunch
A mildly sarcastic thank you.
thanks for nothing
Expression of displeasure towards a person who has not provided what was wanted.
that does it
Used to express annoyance or frustration or announce that one has reached the limit of one…
that dog don't run
An expression of disapproval or disbelief.
that ever walked on two legs
That ever lived.
that figures
Alternative form of it figures.
that way
Gay; homosexual.
that will do
said to confirm that something is suitable in quantity or in a particular quality
that'll be the day
Said in reply to something that one believes will never happen.
that'll be the frosty Friday
Synonym of that'll be the day (“said in reply to something that one believes will never ha…
that's about the size of it
That is the situation; that is how it is.
that's all she wrote
Indicating an abrupt termination of a project, or of one’s hopes or plans.
that's done it
Used to announce a successful solution to a problem.
that's just me
Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understate…
that's saying something
Said of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent,…
that's that
There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is not up for discussion o…
that's that on that
Synonym of that's that; there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is…
that's the thing
Used to seize on a point and highlight its comparative importance, especially as a refutat…
that's the ticket
That's just right; that's just what is needed.
that's what she said
A joking retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo in what was jus…
that's your lot
That is the end; there is no more; that's it; that's all
the apple does not fall far from the tree
A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteri…
the ball is in someone's court
It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.
the bee's knees
Something or someone excellent, surpassingly wonderful, or cool.
the buck stops here
A statement that no excuses will be made, that the speaker is going to take direct respons…
the call is coming from inside the house
A problem is the result of internal factors or agents, and is not the result of outside in…
the cat's out of the bag
It is too late. Particularly used of secrets that have been exposed.
the cat's pajamas
Alternative spelling of the cat's pyjamas.
the cat's pyjamas
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objec…
the chickens come home to roost
A person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them.
the coast is clear
There is no danger; one can freely pass through a region without risk of discovery.
the cupboard is bare
There is little to no food or money.
the curtain falls
The end of something has come.
the devil
Used to add emphasis to a question or statement.
the devil a one
Not a single one, none (of a number of people or things).
the devil is a liar
A general expression of distrust, particularly implying that another person is attempting …
the devil is in the details
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, …
the die is cast
A conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner; the …
the end of one's rope
The limit of one’s patience, when one is so frustrated or annoyed that one can no longer c…
the feathers fly
An argument or fight is instigated.
the finest
A city's police force, or the police officers of a particular area.
the finger
An obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.
the game is up
Secret plans or activities have been revealed, usually leading to their failure.
the genie is out of the bottle
Information has been released that will have ongoing consequences.
the genie's out of the bottle
Alternative form of the genie is out of the bottle.
the gods smile on someone
Someone experiences good fortune, success, or well-being.
the good doctor
An honorific for a doctor, especially for a doctor of medicine (a physician) or for Dr. Sa…
the good doctors
plural of the good doctor. An honorific for a group of doctors, especially for a group of …
the half of it
Only a part of something; not the full picture. Typically it is implied to be the most imp…
the handbags come out
A row intensifies; a dispute becomes heated.
the hard way
In a way that is more difficult than necessary; by adverse experience.
the hell out of
Used as an intensifier.
the hell you say
I vehemently disagree with you; I will not obey you.
the jig is up
Used to express that a deception, trick, or dishonest scheme has been discovered, signalin…
the joke is on someone
Someone is the butt of a joke or is experiencing a negative outcome, especially if that pe…
the king is dead, long live the king
Said when someone has stepped down or something is succeeded by someone or something new t…
the last of pea-time
A time or condition of decline, indigence or exhaustion; a person or object in such a cond…
the length of the Flemington straight
A long way, a great distance, a large gap, a lot.
the moon on a stick
All that one could desire, especially as an unreasonable demand; everything.
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down
Those who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.
the nose knows
Despite the addressee's belief that the speaker was unaware of something, the speaker, in …
the old woman is plucking her goose
It is snowing.
the one that got away
A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory and whose loss one r…
the organ grinder, not the monkey
Synonym of organ grinder (“the person who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representa…
the other day
Recently; lately; a few days ago.
the pants off
An intensifier used with some transitive action verbs to indicate that the action is perfo…
the pen is mightier than the sword
More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.
the plot thickens
Used to describe an increasingly complex or mysterious situation.
the quality
The upper class, the high society, the gentry; the people of quality.
the rabbit died
Indicates one's own pregnancy, or that someone has found out they are pregnant.
the rest is history
One does not need to continue narrating a story as the subsequent events are assumed to be…
the rubber meets the road
A place or circumstance at which the implementation of a plan or intent is to be achieved.
the shirt off one's back
Everything currently in the possession of a person.
the shoe is on the other foot
The roles of people in a situation have been reversed, such that the advantage has shifted…
the show must go on
One must finish what one has started; things must continue no matter what.
the straw that broke the camel's back
A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear;…
the streets are paved with gold
Used to describe a place where it is easy to become wealthy or live well.
the stroke that broke the camel's back
Synonym of the straw that broke the camel's back.
the sun sets on something
Something comes to an end.
the terrorists will have won
Phrase used to indicate that if a specified activity is not continued or carried out, thos…
the thing is
Used to shift focus to an overriding point or impediment.
the thing of it
The important point to consider.
the wheels fell off
Something failed, often after or amidst a laborious, tiring process.
the whole world and his dog
Everybody; too many people; a huge crowd.
the word is go
Indicates that given plans or actions can proceed.
the world over
All over the world; globally; throughout the world.
them's the breaks
That is the way things happen; that's life.
them's the facts
Those are the facts, that's the truth, that's how it is.
then again
From another point of view; on the other hand; on second thought; again.
then and there
Right at that moment in time and on the spot; immediately.
there and back
On or for a round trip journey, literal or figurative.
there for everyone to see
Very obvious, easily discerned
there is a new sheriff in town
A new individual has come to power and will be making changes.
there is no telling
Used to indicate that something cannot be known or predicted with certainty.
there is no there there
The indicated thing, person, or other matter has no distinctive identity, or no significan…
there must be something in the water
There are so many instances of something unusual, such as in people's behavior, that there…
there we go
said after an action has been performed successfully
there you are
Used while giving someone something. Here you are; there you go.
there you go
You have done it, or are doing it, correctly.
there you have it
That is it; that is the situation or state of things.
therein lies the rub
That is where the problem is found or located.
they don't make them like that anymore
Expressing such notions as that the person referred to is excellent and that owing to the …
thick and thin
Both good and bad times.
thick and threefold
In quick succession, or in great numbers.
thick as thieves
Intimate, close-knit, tight.
thick end
Most; the greater part (of an amount of money).
thick of things
A central or major role in a situation; a position in which one is surrounded by or very i…
thick skin
Ability to take criticism or harsh behavior without being easily offended.
thin air
An unknown location; (by extension) apparent disappearance or nonexistence.
thin end of the wedge
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachm…
thin the herd
to cull, to reduce the size of a group
thing of the past
Something that has gone extinct or become obsolete.
think aloud
To utter one's thoughts.
think back
To think about a time or experience; to recall.
think of England
Clipping of close one's eyes and think of England, and its variants.
think on one's feet
When one is in the middle of a process, activity, or conversation, to adjust rapidly, effe…
think one hung the moon
To consider or think of someone to be extraordinary or exceptional.
think one is God's own cousin
Synonym of think one hung the moon.
think one's shit doesn't stink
To be arrogant or overconfident.
think out loud
To voice one's ideas; to brainstorm.
think over
To ponder or reflect on a subject.
think tank
A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendation…
think the world of
To have a very high opinion of; to have a strong attachment to or affection for; to think …
think twice
To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
think up
To create in one’s mind; to invent.
think with one's little head
To make decisions or act based on one's sexual impulses rather than based on clear reasoni…
thinking cap
A metaphorical state of focused thinking or concentration, invoked to encourage problem-so…
thinking man's
Of someone or something, appealing to intelligent or intellectually inclined individuals.
third hand
Not new, having more than one previous owner.
third string
Of a decidedly lower quality or condition.
third wheel
An individual or object that serves no useful purpose.
thirteenth reason why
Synonym of thirteenth reason.
this is where we came in
Said of a situation which has become repetitive.
this minute
right now, immediately
thorn in someone's side
A persistent annoyance.
thorn in the flesh
A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away.
though but
Used at the end of a sentence to add emphasis.
though I say it who should not
Appended to a statement of self-praise, as a form of modest apology.
thought bubble
An ill-conceived idea.
thousand pardons
A conventionally polite request to be pardoned or excused.
thrash out
To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.
thread of thought
A train of thought; a thought process.
thread the needle
To perform a tedious task with extreme precision; to manage to find harmony or strike a ba…
three guys in a garage
A small, agile group of startup innovators with a big idea, passion, and modest resources.
Three Musketeers
A group of three people who are very closely associated; a trio.
three score and ten
Seventy, being the number of years in a full lifetime of traditionally-expected duration.
three sheets to the wind
Unsteady from drink.
three skips of a louse
The worth of some trifling or insignificant matter; a whit or jot of value.
three squares
Three square meals, understood as a complete, satisfying, and nourishing regimen of food t…
Three Stooges
A group of three stupid people.
three-dog night
A very cold night.
three-martini lunch
A leisurely, expensive midday meal associated with drinking, which is tax-deductible becau…
three-ring circus
A disorderly, complicated, rapidly changing situation or set of events, which is a source …
thrill kill
An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experie…
thrill killer
A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience…
thrill of the hunt
The anticipation and excitement experienced while searching for something that is difficul…
through the looking-glass
Disconcertingly bizarre; surreal; weird; strange; topsy-turvy; beyond the reasonable limit…
through the mill
Through a period of bad treatment or an ordeal.
through the roof
Having risen to a very high level or amount.
through thick and thin
Through all (especially grim, rough and difficult) conditions; in all weathers.
throw a bone to
To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited exte…
throw a fit
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swea…
throw a kiss
To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction tow…
throw a monkey wrench in the works
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
throw a monkey wrench into the works
Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.
throw a spanner in the works
To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
throw a sprat to catch a mackerel
To sacrifice something of little value in the hope of gaining something better.
throw a tantrum
To have a temper tantrum; to display a fit of childish anger.
throw a wet blanket on
To discredit; to spoil or disparage.
throw a wobbly
To throw a tantrum.
throw a wrench in
To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle in; to complicate.
throw a wrench in the gears
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
throw a wrench in the works
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
throw an ant into a sty
To cause confusion.
throw an eye
To glance; peep.
throw aside
Synonym of discard.
throw away
To give lightly, in an offhand manner.
throw away the key
To never release someone (e.g., from prison).
throw caution to the wind
To do something despite the risks.
throw cold water on
(of an achievement, emotion, idea, suggestion, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt…
throw down
To produce or perform (something) admirably or forcefully.
throw down the gauntlet
To issue a challenge.
throw dust in someone's eyes
To delude or deceive someone.
throw good money after bad
To waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.
throw in
To quit, to fold.
throw in at the deep end
To introduce (someone) to a new situation without adequate preparation.
throw in the towel
To quit; to give up.
throw in with
To commit to something with; to partner with.
throw money away
To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequ…
throw of the dice
Synonym of roll of the dice.
throw off
To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.
throw off balance
To unsettle, to catch by surprise.
throw off the trail
To misguide.
throw one's cap over the windmill
To act in a bizarre, eccentric or immoral manner.
throw one's hat in the ring
To announce one's candidacy in a contest.
throw one's hat over the fence
To commit fully.
throw one's hat over the wall
To commit fully.
throw one's hotdog down someone's hallway
To have penetrative sex with a woman who has a loose vagina.
throw one's toys out of the pram
To lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum.
throw one's voice
to make one’s voice appear to come from somewhere else
throw one's weight around
To exercise influence or authority, especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionab…
throw one's weight behind
To support (a cause, a decision, etc.) using one's influence; to endorse.
throw out
To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
throw overboard
To reject or expel
throw shapes
To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops"…
throw someone a rope
To rescue someone by providing them with help, such as material aid, financial aid, a face…
throw spaghetti at the wall
To make a large amount of attempts or guesses, with the hope that one of them will be succ…
throw stones
To insult or criticize someone or something.
throw stones in a glass house
To criticize others when one has similar weaknesses oneself.
throw the baby out with the bathwater
To discard, inadvertently or through overzealousness, something valuable or essential ("th…
throw the book at
To charge with or convict of as many crimes as possible.
throw the bull
To chat idly.
throw the bull around
Synonym of shoot the breeze.
throw things at the wall and see what sticks
To experiment in a haphazard or random manner with the hope that some amount of success ma…
throw to the dogs
To throw away as useless.
throw to the wind
To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.
throw to the wolves
To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
throw up one's hands
To cease an attempt because it is perceived as doomed.
throw up the sponge
To give up a contest; to acknowledge defeat; to throw in the towel.
throw wobblies
To throw tantrums (habitually have temper tantrums).
thud and blunder
An adventure or active endeavor that is characterized by, often humorous, errors.
thumb a ride
To hitchhike.
thumb on the scale
An act of bias or a tactic for cheating which creates a situation that unfairly benefits o…
thus and so
in such a way; in some manner (generic).
thus and such
A placeholder or generic name for something.
tick a lot of boxes
Synonym of tick all the boxes.
tick all the boxes
To fulfill all the requirements, especially as itemized in a list; to have all the needed …
tick over
To run smoothly and without problems.
ticket to ride
Something that enables one to do something which would otherwise not be possible.
tickle pink
To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.
tickle someone's funny bone
To amuse someone.
tickle someone's pickle
To amuse or astonish someone.
tickle the dragon's tail
To do something that has a risk of going catastrophically wrong.
tickle the ear
To flatter someone.
tickle the wire
To create a situation that will encourage the target of a criminal probe to speak and divu…
tickled pink
Very pleased; delighted; thrilled.
tide over
To support or sustain (someone), especially financially, for a limited period.
tie in
To fit in or harmonize (with something).
tie in knots
To put (someone) in a difficult situation.
tie in with
To become associated with (a person or group of people); to connect with.
tie one on
To drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunk
tie oneself in knots
To put oneself in a difficult situation.
tie someone's hands
To render someone powerless to act, to thwart someone.
tie the knot
To marry, wed, get married.
tie up
To occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.
tie up loose ends
To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.
tied in knots
In a state of confusion; in a difficult situation, in a bind.
tiger of a different stripe
Something entirely different; a whole other thing or matter.
tight lips
Of a person, silence or reticence.
tight ship
A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.
tight spot
A difficult position.
tight squeeze
A small amount of space shared by numerous people or things
tighten the purse strings
To decrease spending or disallow increased spending; to increase control of spending.
till death do us part
Until death separates us; a common phrase stated between the bride and the groom at a Chri…
tilt at windmills
To attack imaginary enemies.
time after time
Again and again; repeatedly; every time; always; time and again.
time alone will tell
Alternative form of time will tell.
time and material
A form of contractual compensation involving payment for materials used and at agreed rate…
time bandit
Something or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achiev…
time burglar
Something or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achiev…
time flies
Time passes quickly.
time is ripe
A suitable time has arrived for a particular activity.
time is short
Synonym of clock is ticking.
time is ticking
Synonym of clock is ticking.
time of old
Synonym of time immemorial
time of one's life
A period of enjoying oneself immensely, or more than ever before.
time off
A period of time where one is not required to work.
time out
To call for a suspension of activity or conversation.
time out of mind
For a lengthy period of time; on numerous occasions.
time thief
Something or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achiev…
time will tell
Events and outcomes cannot be known beforehand.
tin god
A false god, particularly a petty tyrant, a person who abuses or exceeds their authority o…
tin-pot dictatorship
A country ruled by a tin-pot dictator; an autocracy, especially one ruled by someone with …
Tinker to Evers to Chance
A task accomplished quickly by well-executed teamwork; those involved in the teamwork.
tip of the hat
A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude; originally by doffing one…
tip of the ice cube
The first aspect of an insignificant or exaggerated problem or situation.
tip of the iceberg
A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that i…
tip off
To alert or inform (someone), especially confidentially.
tip one's hat
To acknowledge or show respect; to honor.
tip the scale
To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively.
tip the scales
To turn to one side of a balanced situation.
tip the wink
To give (somebody) a hint or suggestion, as if by a wink; to ask or tell surreptitiously.
tiptoe through a minefield
To approach a situation with great caution because it contains many hidden dangers or prob…
tire fire
A disaster; a chaotic person, thing, or situation.
tired and emotional
Drunk.
tit for tat
Equivalent retribution; an act of returning exactly what one gets; an eye for an eye.
tits up
Broken; failed; inoperable.
to a degree
extremely; exceedingly; a lot.
to a fare-thee-well
To the greatest extent or to completion; to a state of refinement or perfection.
to a fault
To an excessive degree; extremely; counterproductively.
to a greater extent
Occurring somewhat more.
to a hair
To a high degree of precision; with the utmost exactness; to a nicety.
to a nicety
To a fine point, with great exactness or accuracy.
to a T
Precisely; exactly; perfectly; with great attention to detail.
to a turn
To perfection.
to all intents and purposes
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practi…
to and fro
To go back and forth; to alternate.
to be honest
Frankly, honestly.
to be sure
Certainly, undoubtedly, admittedly, surely.
to beat the band
In such a way as to surpass all competition; hence, contextually, very vigorously, at a fr…
to boot
In addition, besides, also.
to date
Until now; until the present time.
to die for
Very good; exquisite; particularly desirable.
to do with
Related to or relevant to.
to go
Served in a package or takeout container so as to be taken away from a restaurant rather t…
to hell
to an extreme extent
to hell and back
Through an extremely difficult or distressing situation.
to hell in a handbasket
To go to a bad state of affairs quickly.
to high heaven
Immensely, forcefully.
to little avail
With little success or benefit.
to no avail
With no success or benefit; unsuccessfully; to no effect.
to one's heart's content
Until satisfied; as much as is wished.
to one's mind
From one's point of view, in one's opinion.
to overflowing
So as to be absolutely full.
to pieces
Completely, utterly.
to say nothing of
An apophasis used to mention another important, usually related, point: not taking into ac…
to say the least
Used to suggest an understatement.
to spare
In abundance.
to speak of
Sufficient; important or significant enough to be worth mentioning.
to tell the truth
An attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
to that end
For that reason, with that goal, intending to produce that result.
to the backbone
Through and through; thoroughly; entirely.
to the bone
Completely, totally.
to the death
To the utmost degree.
to the fore
In, into, or towards a prominent position.
to the gills
Entirely or extremely; to the greatest degree possible.
to the letter
Literally, exactly, following the rules as written.
to the marrow
To the bone.
to the max
To a great degree or extent; very.
to the moon and back
Immensely.
to the nth degree
As much as possible, to the greatest extent.
to the point
Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific. (The article "the" may be replaced by a possess…
to the T
Alternative form of to a T.
to the tee
Alternative form of to a T.
to the tonsils
Entirely, completely, extremely, to the greatest degree.
toast of the town
A person, male or female, who is admired and very popular in local society, and who is sou…
today we are all
An expression indicating that the speaker empathizes with members of an identifiable group…
toe the line
To abide by the rules or conventions; (politics, in particular) to follow the party line.
toes up
dead, killed
tomayto, tomahto
Used to dismiss a correction to one's adherence to an alternative standard.
tonsil hockey
Synonym of French kissing: the act or practice of kissing involving the tongue.
tonsil tennis
Synonym of French kissing: the act or practice of kissing involving the tongue.
too bad
That's a pity.
too big for one's boots
Far less important or capable than one thinks or claims oneself to be.
too big for one's britches
Disturbingly confident, unacceptably cocky.
too clever by half
Shrewd but flawed by overthinking or excessive complexity, with a resulting tendency to be…
too cool for school
Very cool (trendy, fashionable, etc.).
too good for this world
Out of this world; of exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvelous.
too good to be true
Appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy.
too hot to hold
A place that has too much police activity to harbor a fugitive unnoticed.
too late
Used to indicate that something is ineffective or useless because it happens after the bes…
too little, too late
Used as a predicate or a pro-sentence to indicate insufficiency.
too many balls in the air
Too many tasks, responsibilities, or details to cope with or manage successfully.
too rich for one's blood
Too expensive or fancy to suit one's taste or preferences.
tool around
To spend one's time idly.
tools of trade
The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, tr…
toot one's own horn
To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout oneself.
toothpaste is out of the tube
A situation that cannot be recovered or reversed back to its original state.
top banana
The boss, the leader.
top cat
Synonym of top dog.
top dog
The boss, the leader (of the pack).
top dollar
The maximum amount of money that an item, service, or worker is worth; a very high price.
top drawer
Of the highest quality.
top end of town
The affluent part of a community.
top it off
To emphasize or underscore; to make something even better or worse.
top notch
Very good; of the highest level or quality.
top of mind
Foremost in one's thoughts; of greatest concern or priority.
top of the hour
The time at (or very close to) the start of the next hour of time.
top of the line
The best, or of the highest quality, especially among a range of products.
top of the morning
A generic, cheerful greeting said to someone in the morning.
top oneself
To outdo oneself or do more than one's previous best.
top shelf
Best, or high quality.
top the charts
To be the most popular recording at a particular time.
top to bottom
Completely; entirely.
top up
To refill (or recharge) something.
top-heavy with drink
drunk
topple over
To fall over (to fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone positi…
torque off
To annoy, distress, or anger.
torqued off
Annoyed, upset, angry.
total package
Something or someone that possesses a complete set of desired or expected characteristics.
totus porcus
Completely; unreservedly.
touch a nerve
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotion…
touch base
To meet or make contact with someone, usually to consult, review, visit, or communicate.
touch off
To start (something); to set off traps; especially used for unstable situations that may m…
touch on
To mention briefly; to cursorily discuss.
touch oneself
To masturbate.
touch the hem of someone's garment
To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength…
touch up
To make slight corrections or adjustments to; to fill in or perfect.
touch wood
Hopefully; said while touching something wooden, to avert superstitious bad luck from what…
tough as nails
Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.
tough break
An interjection of mild or insincere sympathy for someone else's misfortune.
tough call
A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alterna…
tough case
A person who is difficult to work with.
tough cookies
Too bad (for one); the outcome that one desires is not likely to change.
tough going
A difficult situation
tough love
The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's …
tough luck
Bad luck (often an unsympathetic retort to someone who is suffering a misfortune).
tough sledding
A situation in which it is difficult to proceed.
tough titty
Used to acknowledge a listener's misfortune while denying them sympathy.
tough tuchus
Too bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve.
toughen up
To make or become mentally tougher.
town and gown
On the one hand, the members of the city, borough, or similar community near a university …
toy with
To handle something in a careless or frivolous manner.
toys in the attic
Insanity or craziness.
track down
To hunt for or locate; to search for; to find.
track record
The past performance of a person, organization, or product, viewed in its entirety and usu…
trade hands
To change ownership.
trailer park trash
Alternative form of trailer trash.
trailer trash
A poorly-educated, and usually white individual(s) of low social status who stereotypicall…
train wreck
To ruin utterly and catastrophically, to cause to end in disaster.
transform and roll out
Let's go, get a move on.
tread carefully
To exercise precaution; to be careful with regards to the situation; to tread lightly.
tread lightly
To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
tread on someone's toes
To offend someone.
tread the boards
To work as a theatre actor.
tremble and obey
To unthinkingly obey or pander to authorities, especially the Chinese government.
trench mouth
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, typical…
trial balloon
An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group…
trial by fire
Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.
trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread…
trials and tribulations
Unpleasant experiences that put one's endurance and strength to the test.
trick of the trade
A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional worker…
trick question
A question that attempts to elicit an answer in a certain way, usually incorrectly (i.e. t…
trick up one's sleeve
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
tricked out
Of persons and things, decorated, dressed, or customized in an especially fancy, elaborate…
tried and tested
Synonym of tried and true.
tried and trusted
Synonym of tried and true.
trip out
To have as an image in one's mind.
trip to the woodshed
An occasion on which a reprimand or punishment is administered privately.
trophy wife
A wife, usually young and attractive, regarded as a status symbol for her husband, usually…
trot out
To list or recite quickly.
trotter case
A shoe or boot.
trouble at mill
Problems outside the household, especially in the workplace.
trouble in paradise
An unexpected problem in a supposedly positive situation, especially in a marital or roman…
true stripes
One's real beliefs, sentiments, or character.
true to form
According to one's nature; as expected.
trump up
To create falsely, to fabricate (particularly applied to accusations, (legal) charges or e…
trust me bro
Used to express that someone is lying or is making an otherwise baseless or counterfactual…
truth be told
Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances o…
try it on
To test someone to see how much bad behaviour they will tolerate; to try to deceive someon…
try one's hand
To attempt a skill, craft, trade, or action, possibly for the first time.
tube steak
A frankfurter/hot dog.
tug of war
A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.
tug one's forelock
To show deference or obsequious respect.
tulip mania
Any asset bubble (such as a stock bubble), especially when the irony of human folly that i…
tumble on
To accidentally encounter (a person or situation).
tune in
To pay attention.
tune out
To stop paying attention to; to ignore; to zone out.
tune up
To beat up (someone).
tuned in
Paying attention.
tuppence worth
One's opinion or thoughts.
turd in the punchbowl
Something that ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or di…
turf war
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capit…
turkey shoot
A situation in which numerous weapons are discharged against prey, opponents, or victims w…
turn a blind eye
To deliberately or knowingly ignore, overlook, or refuse to acknowledge something, especia…
turn a corner
Alternative form of turn the corner.
turn a hair
To show fear, alarm or distress; to be affected (by an experience or situation).
turn a number of shades of red
To blush, especially out of embarrassment or shame.
turn a phrase
To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and m…
turn a profit
To obtain profit from an investment.
turn a setback into a comeback
To use a difficult situation as an opportunity to learn and come back stronger than before…
turn a trick
To perform a sexual service for a customer.
turn against
To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.
turn around
To suddenly change or reverse one's opinion, point of view, stated position, behaviour, et…
turn back the clock
To return to a previous state.
turn down
To refuse, decline, or deny.
turn heads
To garner a considerable amount of attention.
turn in
To submit something; to give.
turn in one's grave
To be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased.
turn into a pumpkin
To go to bed; to go to sleep (especially at, or around midnight).
turn loose
To release or let go; to permit (someone or something) to roam freely or to act freely.
turn of events
A deviation from the expected course of events.
turn of the screw
One step in a gradual imposition of restrictions.
turn on its head
To turn upside-down; to invert.
turn on one's heel
To suddenly turn away from someone or something in order to depart rapidly, especially as …
turn one's coat
To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
turn one's color
To change color, especially to become pale or red in the face.
turn one's nose up
Followed by at: alternative form of turn up one's nose.
turn out
To end up; to result.
turn over
To relinquish; give back.
turn over a new leaf
To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.
turn someone's head
To influence someone in a manner that significantly changes his or her behavior.
turn tail
To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for running away; to reverse direct…
turn the air blue
To speak a stream of bad language; to curse and swear.
turn the boat
To make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.
turn the corner
To pass the most critical point of some process; to pass out of danger.
turn the other cheek
To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.
turn the page
To move on to new involvements or activities; to make a fresh start.
turn the scale
To decide or determine a balanced situation.
turn the screw
To increase the pressure of a situation.
turn the tables
To reverse a situation, so that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previousl…
turn the tide
To undergo a change or reversal of a general trend.
turn to dust
To die or disappear.
turn to good account
To use well; to take advantage of.
turn turtle
To become upset.
turn two
To reach the age of two years.
turn up for the book
A very unexpected, usually pleasant, surprise.
turn up one's nose
Followed by at.
turn up the heat
To increase the intensity of activity or discomfort.
turn up the volume on
To increase the intensity of; to focus on; to highlight or emphasize.
turn up trumps
To end up being successful when doing so was uncertain or unlikely.
turn upside down
To thoroughly examine.
turtle up
To be defensive or hypervigilant; to adopt a defensive posture; to avoid conflict
twelve-ounce curls
Drinking beer.
twenty to the dozen
very fast, fluently
twenty winks
A very short sleep, half as long as forty winks.
twenty-twenty hindsight
A perfect understanding of events only after they have happened.
twiddle one's thumbs
To wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.
twilight industry
An industry that is fading away, perhaps because replaced by newer technology, or facing a…
twilight years
Old age.
twilight zone
To experience or perceive something bizarre or fantastic.
twinkle in one's father's eye
A notional look of anticipation or hope (either for sex or a child) in one's father's eyes…
twinkling of an eye
A short period of time.
twist in the wind
To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failur…
twist of fate
An unfortunate, often ironic turn of events.
two a penny
very common; cheap
two birds with one stone
Any two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.
two bob
A trivially small value.
two cents
One's opinion or thoughts.
two for two
In baseball, meeting two out of two attempts at-bat. Specifically, it means the batter has…
two ha'pennies for a penny
Any money whatsoever.
two lamps burning and no ship at sea
Said of an unwisely or overly extravagant person.
two left feet
Clumsiness, especially at dancing or in sports involving kicking a ball.
two left hands
Lack of dexterity in either hand; being ambilevous.
two penn'orth
One's opinion or thoughts.
two pennies to rub together
A minimal amount of money to live on; any money at all.
two pennies' worth
One's opinion or thoughts.
two slips of latinum
Synonym of two cents (“one's opinion or thoughts”).
two steps ahead
Having cleverly anticipated what others will do or think.
two tears in a bucket
Used to express an acceptance of misfortune.
two thumbs up
Strong approval.
two-fisted drinker
Someone who can handle their liquor well
two-hit wonder
A recording artist known for only two hit songs.
two-second rule
A rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance fro…
two-way street
Any interaction in which both parties give and take equally.
tyre kicker
A person who pretends to be interested in purchasing an item (especially a car), but who h…