T
Idioms beginning with "T"
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[take a turn for the better] {v. phr.}
To start improving; start to get better.
Aunt Hermione was very ill for a long time, but last week she suddenly took a turn for the better.
[take a turn for the worse]
See:
[FOR THE WORSE].
Contrast: [TAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER].
[take advantage of] {v. phr.}
1. To make good use of.
The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird.
Jean took advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework.
2. To treat (someone) unfairly for your own gain or help; […]
[take after] {v.}
To be like because of family relationship; to have the same looks or ways as (a parent or ancestor).
He takes after his father in mathematical ability.
She takes after her father's side of the family in looks.
Compare: [LIKE […]
[take aim] {v. phr.}
To get ready to hit, throw at, or shoot at by sighting carefully.
When the captain orders "Take aim," raise your gun to your shoulder and sight along the barrel at the target.
* /Before the hunter could take aim, the deer […]
[take amiss] or [the wrong way] {v. phr.}
To become offended due to a misunderstanding.
"I hope you won't take it amiss," the boss said to Jane, "that I find you irresistibly attractive."
[take apart] {v. phr.}
To dismantle; disassemble.
Boys like taking radios and watches apart, but they seldom know how to put them back together again.
[take at one's word] {v. phr.}
To believe everything (someone) says; to act on what is said.
If you say you don't want this coat, I'll take you at your word and throw it away.
* /When the king said he wished to be rid of his advisor, a friend took […]