thanks to somebody
because of someone's help or action
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Thanksgiving Day
An annual holiday in U.S.A. usually held on the last Thursday in November and observed as an acknowledgement of the divine favours received during the year. It was first celebrated by the Plymouth Colony in 1621. After the Revolution it became general throughout the Republic, and since 1863 its observance has been annually recom- mended by the President.
that beats cock-fighting
That is most improbable and extraordinary. The allusion is to the extravagant tales told of fighting- cocks.
That beats Termagant
Your ranting, raging pomposity, or exaggeration, surpasses that of Termagant of the old moralities.
that cock won't fight
See COCK-FIGHTING. The red cock will crow in his house. His house will be set on fire.
that day
a specific day being referred to
that does it
That is the last straw, I have had enough.
that dog don't run
a plan or idea will not work
that ever walked on two legs
someone considered to be the best or most capable
that fellow's the goods
He's all right, just the man for the job. "He's got the goods on you!" He's got evidence against you.
that figures
That makes sense or is expected
that goes for nothing
It doesn't count; it doesn't matter one way or the other.
that government is best which governs least
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
that is
Used to confirm or emphasize something
that makes no odds
No difference; never mind; that is no excuse. An application of the betting phrase.
That Monday feeling
Disinclination to return to work after the week-end break.
That St
George is an historical character is beyond all reasonable doubt; but no con- nexion whatever can be established between this martyr and the Arian bishop George of Cappadocia, as Gibbon and others have suggested.
that stuck m his gizzard
Annoyed him, was more than he could stomach, or digest.
that was a clincher
That argument was not to be gainsaid; that remark drove the matter home, and fixed it.
that was my sheet anchor
My best hope, chief stay, last refuge; if that fails me, then all is indeed lost. The sheet anchor is the largest anchor of a ship, and in stress of weather, the sailor's chief dependence. The Greeks and Romans said, "my sacred anchor," because the sheet anahor was always dedicated to some god.
that was my trump card
My best chance, my last resort. The cards are in my hands. I hold the disposal of events which will secure success; I have the upper hand, the whip-end of the stick.
that way
in that direction or manner
that will do
something is acceptable or satisfactory
that won't hold water
That is not correct; it is not tenable. It is a vessel which leaks.
that'll be the day
an event will never happen
that'll be the frosty Friday
an expression of skepticism or dismissal
that's a bouncer
A gross exaggeration, a braggart's lie. A bouncing lie is a thumping lie, and a bouncer is a thumper.
that's about the size of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
that's all she wrote
Something has come to an end
that's done it
Something has gone terribly wrong or caused a big problem.
that's it
That is all there is or nothing more can be done
that's just me
used to acknowledge a personal trait or habit
that's not good language that all understand not
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
that's nuts to him
A great pleasure, a fine treat. To edge his way along the crowded paths of life, warning all human sympathy to keep its distance, was what the knowing ones call nuts, to Scrooge.— DICKENS: A Christmas Carol, i.
that's saying something
means something is impressive or significant
that's that
The matter is settled or decided
that's that on that
The matter is settled or concluded.
that's the card
The right thing; probably referring to card games — "that is the right card to play" — but it may refer to tickets of admission, cards of the races, programmes, etc.
that's the thing
That's the most important or interesting aspect
that's the ticket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
that's what she said
Used to humorously imply a sexual innuendo
that's your lot
That's all you'll get or have
thatch
The human hair. "He’s well THATCHED," is said of a man with a good head of hair.
thatch-gallows
A rogue, or man of bad character.
the 19th century
the period from 1801 to 1900
the 20th century
The period from 1901 to 2000
the 21st century
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
the absent are always in the wrong
Those not present have no chance to defend themselves
The Addled Parliament
The second Parlia- ment of James I, 5th April to 7th June, 1614. It refused to grant supplies until grievances had been redressed, and is so called because it did not pass a single measure.
the age of miracles is past
Miraculous events are no longer expected to occur.
The American Fabius
George Washington (1732-99), whose military policy was similar to that of Fabius. He wearied out the English troops by harassing them, without coming to a pitched battle.
the anchor comes home
The anchor has been dragged from its hold. Figuratively, the enterprise has failed, notwithstanding the precautions employed.
the anchor is apeak
That is, the cable of the anchor is so tight that the ship is drawn completely over it.
The Anglican Church
Since the Reforma- tion the English branch of the Protestant Church which, since 1532, has been known as the "Established Church of England," because established by Act of Parliament It disavows the authority of the Pope, and rejects certain dogmas and rules of the Roman Church.
the answer's a lemon
A senseless and ridiculous repartee; used as a form of reply to some particularly silly or unanswerable conundrum.
the apple does not fall far from the tree
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
The Arch of Titus
The arch built in Rome in commemoration of the capture of Jerusalem by Titus and Vespasian (A.D. 70) shortly after that event. It is richly sculptured, and the trophies taken at the destruction of the temple are shown in relief.
the ass waggeth his ears
This proverb is applied to those who lack learning, and yet talk as if they were very wise; men wise in their own conceit. The ass, proverbial for having no "taste for music," will nevertheless wag its ears at a "concord of sweet sounds," just as if it could well appreciate it.
The Attic Bird
The nightingale; so called either because Philomel was the daughter of the King of Athens, or because of the great abundance of nightingales in Attica.
The Attic Boy
Cephalos, beloved by Aurora or Morn; passionately fond of hunting. Till civil-suited Morn appear, Not tricked and frounced, as she was wont With the Attic boy to hunt, But kerchiefed in a comely cloud.
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