taste of one's own medicine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
taste of one's own poison
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tea and crumpets
a traditional British snack
teach grandma how to suck eggs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
teach someone a lesson
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
teacher's pet
a student favored by their teacher
team up with
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tear a cat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tear one's hair out
To be extremely frustrated or annoyed
tear to shreds
completely destroy or criticize something
tear up
to cancel or reject something
tear up the dance floor
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tear up the pea patch
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tears before bedtime
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tee off
to start or initiate something
teed off
extremely annoyed or irritated
teensy weensy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
teeny weeny
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
teething issues
Initial problems or difficulties with a new system or project
teething problem
A minor problem that occurs when something new is introduced
teething trouble
Initial problems or difficulties with a new project or system
teething troubles
Initial problems or difficulties when starting something new
telephone tag
a situation where two people try to call each other, but keep missing each other
tell against
to count as evidence or an argument
tell all
To reveal all secrets or information about something
tell apart
To distinguish or recognize the difference between two things
tell fortunes
predict someone's future
tell it like it is
Speak honestly and directly, without sugarcoating
tell it to Sweeney
tell someone to go away
tell it to the judge
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tell it to the marines
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tell its own tale
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are
A person's character is reflected by their friends
tell someone where to shove it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tell tales out of school
To reveal secrets or gossip about someone or something
tell the truth
Say something honest and factual
Tell the truth and shame the Devil (Shakespeare, Henry IV)
Honesty is the best policy, even if it's uncomfortable
tell you the truth
To speak honestly and sincerely
temper temper
Calm down, don't be angry
tempest in a teapot
A small event causing excessive commotion
temple of immensity
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
tempt fate
To take a risk that is likely to have bad consequences
ten a penny
Very common or abundant
ten to one
very likely or probable
ten-cent word
A word used to impress others with one's vocabulary
ten-dollar word
A word used to impress others with one's vocabulary
tentpole movie
A highly anticipated film expected to attract large audiences
term of years
A specific period of time
term of years absolute
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
term of years determinable
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
term out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
terra firma
Solid ground, a safe or stable place
territorial pissing
Marking something as one's own to assert dominance or ownership
test bed
A place or situation for trying new ideas or methods
test someone's patience
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
test the waters
To try something new cautiously to see how it will be received
textbook case
A perfect example of something
than a bygod
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
thank one's lucky stars
To feel grateful for good fortune
thanks a bunch
used to express sarcastic thanks