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take the law into one's own handsTo punish someone according to one's own idea of justice and without consideration for the role of law enforcement authorities.Rate it:

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take the pissAre you takin' the piss? You'll get yer 'ead bashed in.Rate it:

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take the plungeTo get engaged.Rate it:

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Take the Words Right Out of Your MouthTo say something that someone else was about to say or even thinking about itRate it:

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take to the matto confront or argue hard for something or until someone wins; all these ways are proper ways to use the phrase: To take someone or something to the mat or to go to the mat for somethingRate it:

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take up withTo form a close relationship with someone.Rate it:

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talk aboutUsed to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or somethingRate it:

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talk aroundTo persuade someone.Rate it:

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talk out ofTo talk to someone in order to dissuade them from doing something.Rate it:

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talk throughTo comfort someone as they endure trauma; to help someone consider an issue or see certain aspects of it.Rate it:

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tears aren't very lubeyTears don't make very good lube.Rate it:

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tee upTo pass the ball to someone, facilitating a shot.Rate it:

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tell againstTo function as a liability (for someone); to put into a condition of disadvantage.Rate it:

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tell fortunesto tell someone's destiny or future, usually by magicRate it:

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tell offTo speak to someone rudely, disrespectfully or angrily; to berate; to unleash one's fury verbally towards someone.Rate it:

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temper temperUsed to tell someone to control their temperRate it:

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tenere all'oscurokeep someone in the darkRate it:

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thar she blowsAlternative form of there she blows; something someone shouts when they see a whale shooting water through its spout above the waterline. Then they point to where they saw it.Rate it:

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that's myIndicates approval at someone who is doing something praiseworthy.Rate it:

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that's the spiritUsed to encourage someone's positive attitude.Rate it:

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thats whats upto tell someone what is going onRate it:

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the emperor has no clothesUsed to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be something they are not, or when something is revealed to be a fraud; a way of pointing out that someone is not as powerful or impressive as they claim to be; a way of exposing a lie or deceptionRate it:

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the lady doth protest too muchIt is suspected that, because someone is insisting too much about something, the opposite of what he or she is saying must be true.Rate it:

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the measure of society is how it treats its weakest membersSocieties who help and take care of those who are the most in need are worth more than societies who don't or who even mistreat those who are in need--the least of them--much less help them.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 show must go onOne must finish what one has started; things must continue no matter what.Rate it:

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the world is not in need of opinions but prayers.The world is not in need of opinions but prayers. No opinion has changed the world so far, but a prayer can change everything, what is more powerful than praying to God? Don't argue with your enemies, don't argue with your friends, your children, your husband, your thoughts, your dreams, just pray.Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterAll opportunities are open to someone, the world is theirs.Rate it:

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there you have it, folksA tagline commonly used after someone ends a news piece, shows a clip of something, etc; often said at the conclusion of a piece of news, an explanation, a scenario, etc. signifying the end of it or like saying, "There, we brought it to you", "That's what happened" like a stamp off approval that "This is what we found"Rate it:

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there's no use crying over spilt milkAlternative form of don't cry over spilt milk.Rate it:

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third personSomeone not associated with a particular matter; a third party.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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this means warAn avowal of anger towards someone, suggesting revenge is now sought.Rate it:

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throw oneself atTo make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get someone's romantic attention.Rate it:

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throw to the dogsTo remove or cast out someone or something out of one's protection, such as into the streets.Rate it:

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throw to the wolvesTo sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.Rate it:

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Throw Your Hat into the RingAn individual announcing his or her candidacy for the office elections; or to get you indulged into a challengeRate it:

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thumbs upShowing approval or commending someone for a job well doneRate it:

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tickle the ivoriesI don't have as much time as I'd like, but I still enjoy tickling the ivories from time to time.Rate it:

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Tickle Your Funny BoneAmusing someone or making someone laughRate it:

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tie the knotTo marry, wed, get married.Rate it:

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tiens, tiens!Indeed, you don’t say so!Rate it:

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tightfistedBeyond thrifty or just frugal, someone unwilling to spend any money.Rate it:

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till the wheels fall offliteral meaning - to drive a car until it won't run any more; figurative meaning - dedicated to the end; indicates relentless effort, commitment to something until it is no longer viable/possible/usableRate it:

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tilting at windmillsTilting at windmills is an English idiom which means "attacking imaginary enemies", originating from Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote.Rate it:

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time banditSomething or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achieving anything productive.Rate it:

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time burglarSomething or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achieving anything productive.Rate it:

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time thiefSomething or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achieving anything productive.Rate it:

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tiny but mightysmall but powerful; something people say to express self-worth that even though they may be small they make up for it in being mighty; don't underestimate me/usRate it:

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tit for tatEquivalent retribution, an eye for an eye, returning exactly what you get.Rate it:

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