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tempus fugittime flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.Rate it:

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that's for me to know and you to find outA phrase used to reply to a question whose answer the speaker doesn't want to reveal.Rate it:

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the ball is in someone's courtIt is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.Rate it:

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the ball is in your courtIt is your turn to do something; often making a decision.Rate it:

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the rain in spain stays mainly in the plainEnglish people use this phrase to try to "correct" people's accents to speak what they like to call "proper" English by changing the way words in this sentence are pronounced.Rate it:

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the terrorists will have wonPhrase used following a description of an activity to indicate that if that activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, an which is an unacceptable result.Rate it:

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this calls for a party! congratulations!Informal phrase used to congratulate someone on their achievement.Rate it:

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till death do us partA common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating togetherness and commitment.Rate it:

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time you got a watchA phrase used to reply to the question what time is it?.Rate it:

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tip the scalesTo turn to one side a balanced situation.Rate it:

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to a certain extenta phrase to indicate a statement is true to a limited degree; partly true but not completely trueRate it:

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to a turnTo perfection.Rate it:

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to know and not to do is not to knowWhen you say you know something yet you fail to act as if that knowledge were true, it shows you don't really know that something to be true; it essentially calls the person a hypocrite since they say one thing and do another; same as the phrase "Your actions speak so loudly that your words I cannot hear"Rate it:

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to the pantryIt is used as an adjective phrase in the given example.Rate it:

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to whom this may concernA phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient.Rate it:

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tongue twistera phrase that if spoken repeatedly is difficult to say without making a mistakeRate it:

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toss and turnTo be unable to sleep because of worrying.Rate it:

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touch-move ruleIn chess, a rule that states any piece touched deliberately by a player, when it is their turn to move, must be moved if a legal move is possible.Rate it:

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tough as a tissueThe phrase refers to a person or physical form being as tough as a tissue. Tissues not being at all resistant to items such as wind or someone lifting it then it isn’t so tough is it? Mostly used as an insult.Rate it:

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trafficked by my parentsBook, phrase, hashtag, and movement by American Activist Dr. Greshun De Bouse detailing her human trafficking experience, ultimately to a now infamous celebrity. #traffickedbymyparentsRate it:

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tune in, turn on, drop outPay attention to the new way of living; take drugs; abandon the established ways.Rate it:

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tune you out!Disregard, Ignore, Leave, 'Turn You Off!', Abandon, Isolate, Turn Away, Terminate, Go Away from, Reject, Dismiss, Divorce:Rate it:

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turn a blind eyeTo ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper.Rate it:

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turn a cornerAlternative form of turn the corner.Rate it:

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turn a deaf earto refuse to listen or hear somethingRate it:

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turn a hairTo become afraid or visibly upset.Rate it:

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turn a phraseTo create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.Rate it:

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turn a profitTo obtain profit from an investment.Rate it:

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turn a profitTo gain money or to gain materially.Rate it:

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turn a trickTo perform a sexual service for a customer.Rate it:

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turn aboutAlternative spelling of turnaboutRate it:

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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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turn againstTo rebel or oppose something formerly supported.Rate it:

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turn againstTo rotate against or in opposition to something.Rate it:

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turn aroundAn upset; a suprising comeback.Rate it:

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turn awayTo bend or turn from a fixed course.Rate it:

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turn awayTo rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something.Rate it:

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turn awayTo refuse to admit someone.Rate it:

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turn awayTo avert or deflect something.Rate it:

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turn backTo reverse one's direction and retrace one's steps.Rate it:

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turn backNo turn a dial anticlockwise or adjust a clock or other meter to an earlier time or reading.Rate it:

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turn backTo backtrack.Rate it:

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turn backTo fold something back; to fold down.Rate it:

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turn backTo refuse to allow someone to pass a border or enter a place.Rate it:

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turn back the clockTo return to a previous state.Rate it:

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turn downTo refuse, decline, or deny.Rate it:

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turn downTo reduce the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.Rate it:

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turn downTo reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.Rate it:

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turn headsTo garner a considerable amount of attention.Rate it:

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turn into go to bedRate it:

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