thick and thin
Through all difficulties and successes
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
thick and threefold
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
thick end
the most important or substantial part
thick of things
in the most intense or busy part of a situation
thick skin
Ability to withstand criticism or difficult situations without being upset
thief in the night
Someone who acts secretly and unexpectedly
thin air
To appear or disappear suddenly and mysteriously
thin end of the wedge
a small initial step that will lead to larger, more significant consequences
thin the herd
To reduce a group's size by removing weaker members
thing of the past
Something that no longer exists or is done
think aloud
to speak one's thoughts out loud while thinking
think back
remember something from the past
think of England
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
think on one's feet
To think and react quickly in a situation
think one hung the moon
to think someone is perfect or extraordinary
think one is God's own cousin
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
think one's shit doesn't stink
Believe one is superior to others
think out loud
to speak one's thoughts as they occur
think over
Consider something carefully before making a decision
think tank
A group that researches and discusses ideas and policies
think the world of
To have a very high opinion of someone or something
think twice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
think up
To invent or come up with an idea
think with one's little head
To make decisions based on emotion or personal desire rather than logic
thinking cap
to think carefully and concentrate
thinking man's
Intelligent or intellectual, often requiring thought and analysis
third hand
hearsay or secondhand information that has been passed on multiple times
third string
A secondary or backup option
third time is a charm
Success often comes after multiple attempts
third wheel
An unwanted or awkward person in a group of two
thirteenth reason why
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
this is where we came in
A situation has returned to its starting point
this minute
at this exact moment
this or that
A choice between two alternatives
Thomson and Thompson
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
thorn in someone's side
A constant annoyance or source of trouble
thorn in the flesh
A constant source of annoyance or trouble
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it George Santayana
People who ignore past mistakes will repeat them
Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know (Czech proverb)
Knowing multiple languages enriches one's life experiences
those who live in glass houses should not throw stones
People who have vulnerabilities should not criticize others
Those who sleep with dogs will rise with fleas (James Sandford, The Garden of Pleasure)
Associating with bad people will corrupt you
though but
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
though I say it who should not
an expression used to acknowledge immodesty
thought bubble
A symbol representing a person's thoughts or ideas
thrash out
Discuss and resolve a problem or issue
thread of thought
A sequence of ideas or a line of reasoning
thread the needle
To navigate a difficult or narrow situation
three guys in a garage
A small group of people starting a project or company
Three Musketeers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
three score and ten
The traditional human lifespan
three sheets to the wind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
three skips of a louse
a very short distance
three squares
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Three Stooges
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
three-dog night
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
three-martini lunch
A long, indulgent lunch, often involving alcohol and business discussion.
three-ring circus
A chaotic situation with many confusing or competing activities
thrill kill
A murder committed for excitement or pleasure
thrill killer
Someone who kills for excitement or pleasure
thrill of the hunt
Excitement of searching or pursuing something