to a T/tee(adv) :well; perfectly. _I bought a new shoe, it fits my suit to a T!

ta(interj) :thank you.

tab(n) :(Am)a bill or account.

keep a tab/tag/tabs on(v) :to watch closely or to gather information about (sb or sthg) continually.

pick up the tab(v) :(Am)to pay for other people's expenditures (for food, drink, etc.) _Whenever I go out with my girlfriend, I always ---.

under the table(adv) :(of money)given as a bribe, in order to win sb's favor, help, or influence dishonestly.

drink sb under the table(v) :(usu. shortened to under the table) to drink too much alcohol with sb, esp. until sb is too drunk to go on. _So much alcohol will make us --- if we drink all for tonight.

get down to brass tacks/bedrock(v) :to begin to talk about the important facts and subjects which are intentionally avoided and not talked about, up to the present time. _Yes, gentlemen, let's ---about our new project. Mr. Hancock please show us the performance statistics and let us see if we succeeded or not.

tack sthg on(v) :to add (esp. a piece of writing) to the end of a book, letter, article, etc. _I have never written a whole letter to anybody, my sister writes and I just --- to what she wrote.

tackle(v) :to attack and catch. _The man ---d the children running away after breaking the window.

tacky(adj) :lacking style; poorly dressed; shabby; dowdy.

tag(v) :[along/on]to go behind or with (sb). _The children were --- along behind their teacher/_I shall --- along if you mind.

tail(n) :a person who is employed to watch and follow sb (esp. a criminal) closely.

heads or tails! :(said when tossing a coin in order to decide sthg.) ---!.Heads we'll go to match, tails we stay at home.

tail(v) :to follow sb closely. _The police were --- the criminal for two months.

tailgate(v) :to drive behind a car, bus, etc. very closely.

TAKE(v)

take(v) :(Am)<slang>to cheat, trick, deceive or swindle.

take sb apart(v) :1-(esp. in sports)to defeat severely. 2-to criticize or find fault with sb.

take in(v) :1-to trick; deceive or cheat. _She easily took him in with her wild and sexual attraction. 2-to go to see or watch- etc. _I’m really bored, why don’t you take in a movie?

take sb off(v) :1-to imitate or copy sb's manners or speech in a ridiculous way; mimic. 2-to leave or go away; depart. _It’s been almost a year since she took him off.

take on(v) :<rarely used>to become unnecessarily nervous, anxious, excited, etc.; make a fuss.

take out(v) :to accompany sb as a courtesy , honor, or protection; to escort. _The police officers took the minister out until the Senate building.

take it out of sb(v) :to exhaust or tire sb very much. _The exam --- me mentally.

take it out on sb(v) :to discharge or release one’s anger or fury to another person who is different from the actual cause of one’s anger. _Why does everybody take it out on me whenever they get angry to a person!

take up with(v) :to begin to be familiar, friendly with (sb).

take sthg lying down(v) :(usu. in negative statements) to accept (a rude, unpleasant behavior, remark, etc.) without any opposition, or reaction. _I couldn’t take it lying down, so I just told him that he was nothing but a nasty old man.

can take it(v) :can tolerate or bear (any pain, difficulty, etc.). _I was so tolerant for her tactless remarks up to now, but I don’t think I can take it anymore.

You can take it from me :You can believe in me that (that sthg is true). _Mary, you can take it from me that your husband cheats on you. I saw him with a woman last night at a restaurant.

be taken short(v) :to need an abrupt visit to go to the toilet.

TAKE(n)

take(n) :(usu. sing) the amount of money obtained from a business, robbery, etc.

be on the take(v) :<slang>to be taking or looking for illegal money.

take-home wages/pay(n) :an amount of money that a person is paid after deduction of taxes, social security pay, etc.

takeoff(n) :[of]an amusing or ridiculous imitation or copy of sb's typical speech or manners.

taker(n) :sb who is willing to accept an offer esp. money for illegal things.

talent(n) :a special clever ability; knack. _He really has the talent for saying the right thing at the right time.

talk(v) :to give or reveal information usu. unwillingly and under force, threats, etc. _The police couldn't make the criminal ---.

talk to sb(v) :to scold sb severely; rebuke; reprimand.

talk turkey(v) :(Am)<slang>to talk seriously and honestly esp. about business matters.

(well,) talk about/of sthg!(interj) :(an expression of disapproval, dislike or annoyance) (well,) here's a good example of sthg. _Well, --- flattery, he always obeys all the boss's orders even they're just out of his responsibility.

You can talk!(interj) :(used to express disobedience or disapproval with sb's statement ,esp. humorously.) Look who's talking!. _Hey, don't make silly jokes, ---!

Now you're talking!(interj) :(used to express agreement or encouragement) That's pretty better! _Will you go to movies with me? -No, I have to finish my work. - Hey, you have a night to do it, huh? -Okay then, I will. --- pal.

small talk(n) :<derog>polite and ordinary conversation ,esp. at social parties, etc.

sweet talk(n) :insincere praise or politeness used to influence sb; flattery.

sweet-talk(v) :to speak insincerely pleasant or praiseworthy.

talkie(n) :<rarely used>a film with sounds and words, not a silent one.

talking-to(n) :a severe scolding.

tall(adj) :1-excessively large (in amount, size, etc.); exorbitant. -Why didn't you but the coat you liked? -Well, the price was really ---! 2-unbelievable. _--- story.

tall orders(n) :a request, command or order that is very difficult to perform, fulfill, obey, etc.

tame(adj) :uninteresting; dull. _How was the film. -A bit --- but worth watching.

tan sb's hide(v) :(esp. used in threats) to beat or hit sb severely. _If you take money from my wallet again, I'll just ---!

go/fly off at a tangent(v) :to change one's course of action ,thought, discussion, etc. suddenly and support a different one. _You can't predict his behaviors, he always ---.

tangle(n) :[with]a disagreement, quarrel or argument. _The congress members got into a tangle with each other about the new year’s budget plan.

tangle with(v) :to argue or quarrel with (sb).

tanning(n) :a beating or thrash.

tap(v) :(Br)[for]to take money (from) esp. by threats. _He is the head of the gang, they tap the lower class students.

on tap(adj) :ready to be used when needed; available. _I need a qualified typist, do you have one ---?

have sb/sthg taped(v) :to understand and get to know all the characteristics of sb/sthg completely. _Whenever I tell a lie to my mum, she immediately understands it, she really has me taped.

(jack)tar(n) :a sailor.

taradiddle(n) :(Am)a lie; fib.

an easy target(n) :a person who is easily fooled, deceived, robbed, ridiculed, etc.; a dumb or a fool.

tart sb/sthg up(v) :(Br)<derog>to make sb/sthg very attractive, showy, etc. esp. by painting in bright colors or by putting on cheap jewelry or colorful clothes, etc; smarten. _Whenever she has an important appointment with one of her clients, you can see her tarted up so as to be laughed at.

tasty(adj) :1-(esp. of news) very interesting (often related with sexual or improper behavior or relations) 2-(Br)(used esp. by men offensively to women) very attractive.

tat(n) :(Br)<derog>worthless thing; sthg of very low quality.

ta-ta(interj) :(Br)good bye.

tattle(v) :to talk about other people's affairs; gossip.

tattletale(n) :a person who gossips; telltale; talebearer.

tatty(adj) :(Br)<derog>worn-out, untidy or dirty; shabby. Whenever I meet him anywhere, I find him in tatty clothes.

one's cup of tea(n) :sthg that a person likes. _Swimming is not my ---.

for all the tea in China(adv) :<humor>(usu. after would not)(used when refusing sthg) for any gain. _I wouldn't go out with that girl ---.

teach(v) :to show (sb) the bad and troublesome results of doing sthg in order to avoid his/her doing it again _That punishment will --- you to be late for the class.

teach one's grandmother to suck eggs(v) :to try to give help or advice to sb who has much more experience or knowledge about the stated matter. _Don't try to -- -, I can easily translate that passage.

tear(v) :to move or act energetically or excitedly. _The students were tearing through the street after the school.

tear into sb/sthg(v) :(no passive)to attack sb severely either physically or in words.

tear sthg to shreds(v) :to criticize or find fault with sb severely

tear a strip off sb, also tear sb off a strip(v) :to reprimand or scold sb angrily and severely. _His last mistake was enough for the boss to tear a strip off him!

tear(n) :(Br)a wild entertainment; spree. _They all went on a tear at the last day of his single days before the marriage.

tearaway(n) :a person who acts thoughtfully; violently. _I suggest you not interfere her, she’s thoroughly a tearaway nowadays.

tear-jerker(n) :<slang>a very sad, mournful, or pregnant film, play, song, or story esp. that is saddening and that makes people cry.

That's torn it!(interj) :That has spoiled everything!

teaser(n) :1-a puzzling and difficult question. 2-a person who makes fun of others.

tech(n) :(Br)abbrev. for technical college (=a college that provides practical courses in art, etc. for students who have left school)

teem(n) :[down/with]to rain in great amount. _It ‘s been teeming with rain for a long time./It ‘s been teeming down for quite a long time.

teeny, also teeny tiny, also teeny weeny, also teensy weensy(adj) :(used esp. by or to children)extremely small; tiny.

teenybopper(n) :<rarely used>a young person esp. a girl between 9 and 14, and that is very fond of popular music, fashions and the persons who lead them. _I don’t understand why this new pop singer became so popular, he is just handsome and he has lots of teenyboppers adoring him.

TEETH(n)

teeth(n) :the effective authority, power or force. _The minister gave the police the teeth to make the criminals confess and reveal the others’ names.

cut one’s teeth on(v) :to learn (to do) sthg by experiencing. _At first, cut your teeth on small cars, after that you can drive bigger ones.

get one's teeth into(v) :to do (a job) very actively, eagerly and successfully.

kick sb in the teeth(v) :to cause sb to be disappointed or discouraged sp. because of not giving help, support, or hope when one needs. _I had very much reliance on Susan , but after she kicked me in the teeth by escaping from helping me prepare my report, she lost my whole trust.

a kick in the teeth(n) :(esp. after get/give sb)the act of disappointing sb esp. by not giving help when one needs.

lie through/in one’s teeth(v) :to lie openly and without any shame. _You’re still telling me that you were home before the midnight last night; but I didn’t sleep and waited for your return. So you’re just lying through your teeth.

set sb’s teeth on edge(v) :to cause sb to be angry or annoyed.

TELL(v)

tell(v) :[on]to tell or reveal sb's secret; to inform against. _I believe you won't --- on me.

tell sb off(v) :(esp. of a teacher, boss or parents)to scold sb severely. _The boss told me off for being late again, I can never get used to waking up early in the mornings.

tell it like/how it is/was(v) : (Am) <slang>to talk about sthg honestly and with all the details even they’re unpleasant. _Doctor, I know you’re worried about me ; but I want the whole truth about my husband’s health, so please just tell it to me like it is.

tell sb where to get off(v) :to tell sb one can tolerate his/her any longer. _The kid was told where to get off when he began to use bad language in a shameless way.

Tell me another! :I don't believe you!; Are you kidding?

Tell that/it to the Marines! :I don’t believe you, your story, etc!; That’s completely bullshit!

You're telling me!(interj) :(used to express strong agreement with sb and often used to express that one is already in agreement with the statement)I agree!. _I think we should pay more attention to our expenditures, sir. Hey, ---, I already ordered the employees to do that.

that would be telling :(used to express that one knows a secret about sthg and is unwilling to tell it)If I answer that question, you can learn (about sthg) even I don’t want you to know it. _Hey, I saw you speaking with the teacher, I wonder what it was about, John? -That would be telling, Mary, don’t be impatient, I’ll explain it later.

telltale(n) :<derog>a person who gossips or talks about other people's affairs, secrets, etc.

telly(n) :(Br)a television.

temp(n) :a person, esp. a secretary, that is employed to work for a short period of time esp. when sb is absent and there is too much work to do.

temp(v) :(Br)to work as a temp.

be ten a penny(v) :to be very common or easily obtained because sthg is cheap, inferior, etc.

ten to one(adv) :very likely or probably. _---, we'll be late for the lecture.

tend(v) :[to]to deal with; take care of. _John, don't bother me, so just --- to your own problems, not mine!

tenner(n) :(Br)ten-pound banknote.

terrible(adj) :very bad.

terribly(adv) :very; extremely.

terrific(adj) :1-excellent; very good. _We had a --- time at the party. 2-extreme. The car was going down the road with a --- speed.

terrifically(adv) :very; extremely.

territory(n) :one's area of interest, ability or knowledge. _Sir, I want to help you but I'm afraid it's outside my ---.

holy terror(n) :a troublesome person, esp. a mischievous child.

set the Thames on fire(v) :(Br)(usu. in negatives) to do sthg successfully. _Don't trust him in that work, he could never ---.

thank one's lucky stars(v) :(esp. V+ that) to be very grateful esp. for a luckily harmless affair or escape. _I should --- that the math teacher didn't check the homework, I couldn't do it.

that(adv) :so; as much as that. _Hey, man it's not --- easy. You should study a bit if you want to pass the test.

the(determiner) :one's. _Have you seen the (=my) book?

theraupetic(adj) :very effective or helpful for one's healthy state of mind. _Reading is really --- for me when I awfully get bored.

there(adv) :(used to emphasize a noun or pronoun)

not all there(adj) :having lack of good health (of mind) _You can't be all there if you don’t have satisfactory amount of rest.

get there(v) :to do sthg successfully e.g. to complete a work, etc.

so there!(interj) :(used to express satisfaction, esp. by gaining a victory over sb) _What’s the Turkey’s population, John? -70 billion

There is …(pl. noun) and …(pl. noun) :There are all sorts of …(the stated thing) both good and bad ones together. _There is dictionaries and dictionaries!

there you are!(interj) :1-(used to emphasize an unchanging situation) _You’re flunked math again, you know, if you studied a bit more, you could succeeded it, but there you are, a lazy boy! also there you go, also there it is) 2-(used to emphasize one’s satisfaction, agreement with a statement, etc.) _I’ve told her that she’d be ill if she swims in that cold water, and , there you are!, today she can’t come to the party, because she was sick and in the bed.

there you go!(interj) :(used to emphasize sb's unchanging way of behaviors) You're doing again what you always do. _This was the last time, Tom, I won’t tolerate you anymore, all the time you tell me you’ll change, but I don’t believe you, There you go! you can’t. also there it is, also there you are. 2-(used to express disappointment) _She flunked the test, well ---!

thick(adj) :(Br)1-foolish; stupid. 2-[with]very friendly; intimate. _They seem very thick with each other, I guess they’re flirting. 3-having a headache and/or unable to think reasonably. _My head is really thick this morning. -It is just a hangover, silly, don’t drink too much again.

a bit/rather thick(adj) :unreasonable or unbearable. _Isn’t it a bit thick to expect me to stay home at my graduation night.

thick/thin on the ground(adj) :(Br)much or many /little in amount; plentiful/scarce.

(as) thick as two short planks(adj) : (Br) <slang>extremely silly or stupid.

(as) thick as thieves(adj) :very familiar or friendly.

the thick end of(adv) :(Br)as much (price) as. _That machine cost me --- $20, but it really works.

thick and fast(adv) :quickly and in great quantity. _The business affairs will keep going --- this year.

lay it on thick(v) :to do sthg excessively (esp. to flatter to a great degree)

thimbleful(n) :a little amount of (a liquid); sip.

thin on the ground(adj) :(Br)very little; scarce; not plentiful. _The buses to there are thin on the ground at this time of the day, so you just have to take a taxi.

have a thin time(v) :to have an unpleasant time. _I really had a thin time while I was together with my sister’s friends at the party.

thin on top(adj) :<euph>with little hair on one's top of head; becoming bald. When I was at my twenties, I had good-looking hair, but now I am quite a bit thin on top.

THING(n)

thing(n) :sthg that is required, wanted or needed. _A good sleep is just the --- when I'm so sleepy.

a close/near thing(n) :equality in a race, contest, etc.

do one's (own) thing(v) :<slang>to do what one likes to; to act freely.

have/get a thing about(v) :to have a strong feelings of like, dislike, etc. about sthg or sb ; to be obsessed by. _I have a thing about the people who feed dogs, I hate dogs.

make a thing of(v) :to deal with sthg as more important.

sure thing(n,adv) :1-sthg that is certain; certainty. 2- surely; certainly.

thingamajig, also thingumajig, thingamabob, thingummy, thingummie (n) :sb or sthg whose name has been forgotten or is unknown.

if you think/sb thinks (that) …, (then) you/they have (/he has) another think coming :(used to express strong disagreement or disapproval about a statement, suggestion, etc.) _If you think I’ll go steady with that stupid girl, then you have another think coming.

think better of(v) :to give up doing sthg; to decide not to do sthg. _She would go swimming, when she thought better of it, she phoned Jack to take her out for dinner.

think big(v) :to intend or plan to do things from a large aspect, not in a limited way.

put on one's thinking cap(v) :[on]to think (about sthg) seriously.

third degree(n) :(Am)a violent and severe questioning of a criminal, by the police, in order to learn about sthg. (esp. in the phrase give sb the third degree ) _The police gave the agent third degree, but he didn’t confess anything.

this(adv) :so; to this degree; as much as this. _Things have never been --- bad before.

a thorn in sb’s flesh(n) :sb or sthg that causes trouble, worry or anxiety.

thrash(v) :(esp. in sports)to defeat thoroughly.

hang by a thread(v) :to be in a dangerous situation. _His career --- after such a scandal.

threesome(n) :(usu. pl.)group of consisting three people or things.

Big thrill!(interj) :(used to express that one is not excited too much as another person)What an excitement! _She passed the oral French exam today. -Big thrill!, how could she do that?

thrills and spills(n) :(pl.)the exciting nature or feeling of sudden successes and failures.

THROAT(n)

jump down sb’s throat(v) :to reply sb in a very angry way.

ram/force/push sthg down sb’s throat(v) :to try to make sb accept sthg (one’s opinions, ideas, etc.) esp. in a forceful way.

through(adj) :[with]1-finished; done. _Are you through with that paper, I also want to read it. 2-having just broken up (with sb of the opposite sex); having no further relationship (with). _Susan, I’ve heard that you’re through with Jack, is that right?

THROW(v)

throw(v) :1-to organize or arrange a party, meal, etc. _Tonight, I throw a party for all of the club members in order to celebrate the new year. 2-to surprise; confuse. _His tactless remarks really --- me! 3-to lose (a game, fight, etc.) intentionally and for profit. _It’s now clear that the Nerds threw the game for money.

throw sthg in(v) :to supply in addition, without increasing the price. _The room costs fifteen pounds a night, with breakfast thrown in.

throw sb over(v) :to give an end to a relationship.

throw up(v) :1-<slang>to vomit. 2-to quit or stop doing sthg. _The new chief threw up his job just the time he’s started.

throw one's weight about/around(v) :to use one's authority, position, etc. too much in order to impress people.

throw sthg (back) in sb's face(v) :to blame or reproach sb and with sthg wrong he/she has done before.

throw the book at(v) :(esp. of the police)to charge sb with many crimes at once. _You've stolen a car, killed a child and broken into a shop, so I just have to throw the book at you!

throw a fit(v) :to become angry or upset.

throw in the sponge/towel(v) :to admit defeat.

throw stones(v) :[at]to criticize or attack sb in words.

thru(adj,adv) :(Am)infml for through.

THUMB(n)

be all thumbs(v) :to be very clumsy or awkward with the hands.

under one's/sb's thumb(adv) :under the influence of sb esp. by being forced to obey sb's orders, wishes, etc. _The boss always wants the employees to be ---.

stick out like a sore thumb(v) :to appear to be awkward, silly, etc. in a particular situation or place. _I supposed it would be a formal ceremony, but when I saw lots of young guys and girls wearing jeans, I just stuck out like a sore thumb.

twiddle one's thumbs(v) :to waste time by doing nothing useful. _She doesn't do anything in the house, but sits on ---.

THUMB(v)

thumb(v) :to hitchike by holding out one's thumb. She --- a lift through her house.

thumb one's nose at(v) :to express or show one's opposition to sthg or sb esp. by doing sthg rude; cock a snook at. _He didn't eat anything at the dinner, he --- at his father's rejection to his going out with his friends.

thumping(adj) :big; large in size.

thumping(adv) :very; extremely. _A --- great tree.

look like/as black as thunder(v) :to look extremely angry.

thundering(adj,adv) :(Br)<rarely used> very or excessively great, severe, bad, etc.)

tick(n) :1-[on]credit. _I bough a new camera on ---. 2-a very short time; moment; instant. I want you in my office in a ---.

what makes sb/sthg tick(n) :what makes sb/sthg work, act, think, etc. as he/it does particularly. _I finally found out what makes Thatcher's policy tick: determination and perseverance.

tick sb off(v) :to scold sb severely; rebuke. _The teacher --- her --- because she was making noise.

ticker(n) :1-a watch. 2-<slang>heart.

TICKET(n)

ticket(n) :an order for sb to appear in court ,esp. because of a violation for driving laws.

that’s (just) the ticket!(interj) :<rarely used>That’s exactly what is needed or wanted.

work one’s ticket(v) :<rarely used>to avoid or escape from an unpleasant work, duty, responsibility, etc. by making some excuses esp. by pretending to be ill.

be tickled with(v) :to be very pleased with. _My mom was tickled with my grade and gave me $200 as a reward.

tickled pink/to death(adj) :very delighted or pleased.

tickler(n) :puzzle.

tiddler(n) :1-a very small fish. 2-a very young and small child.

tiddly, also tiddley(adj) :(Br) 1-slightly drunk; tipsy. 2-very small; negligible. 3-unimportant.

tidy(adj) :(esp. of money)fairly large; quite big; substantial. _I heard she was getting a tidy salary, I didn't hope she would get this much.

tie sb (up) in knots(v) :to confuse sb's mind thoroughly esp. by asking difficult questions.

tie-up(n) :connection; relation. _There was no tie-up between these two eccentric accidents.

ride the/a tiger(v) :(usu. in progressive forms) to be about to get into a dangerous, difficult, or troublesome situation.

tight(adj) :1-<derog>ungenerous (esp. with money); stingy. 2-drunk.

in a tight corner/spot(adj) :in a difficult or troublesome situation.

tight(adv) :completely.

tightfisted(adj) :ungenerous esp. with money; stingy.

(out) on the tiles(adv) :having much fun, amusement or enjoyment in a wild way. _We had a night thoroughly ---!

(at) full tilt(adv) :(usu. after run, go, race, etc.)at full speed.

shiver me/my timbers! (interj) :<humor> <rarely used>(used to express extreme surprise or excitement.)

TIME(n)

Time flies! :(used to express surprise about the time’s passing quickly) Time passes so quickly!

the time of one’s life(n) :a very amusing or enjoyable time.

the big time(n) :<slang>the most profitable and successful time in one’s business, work, etc.

do/serve time(v) :<slang>to spend the stated period of time in prison. _He’s doing time for murder.

kill time(v) :to waste time esp. not to be bored when one is waiting.

about time(adv) :the exact time for sthg to be done or that should have been done before. _It's about time, we did the homework!

have a lot of/no time for(v) :to like/dislike (sb or sthg)

tin hat(n) :a metal hat used by soldiers; helmet.

a little tin god(n) :<derog>an unimportant person who thinks himself more important or respectable than he/she really is.

tin-pot(adj) :thinking oneself to be important but actually is worthless.

tinker(n) :(Br)a naughty and annoying child.

tinkle(n) :(Br)1-a telephone call. (esp. in the phrase give sb a tinkle) 2-<euph>an act of urinating; pee.

tinny(adj) :(esp. of sthg made of metal) cheap and of low quality.

tip(n) :(Br)a very dirty, messy or disorderly place.

TIP(v)

Phrasal Verbs

tip sb off(v) :to give sb a warning or advice.

tip sb the/a wink(v) :to give sb a special sign or information; warn sb secretly. _The two juniors smoking at the toilet told a freshman to tip a wink if he sees an officer coming near.

tip-off(n) :a warning or hint or a piece of information. _The prison’s head received a tip-off about the prisoner’s escape plan.

tipple(n) :(usu. sing)an alcoholic drink. _What --- do you like best?

tippler(n) :sb who drinks too much alcohol.

tipster(n) :a person who gives special hints or information to the betters or speculators in return for money. _Do you know how he knew the horse which came surprisingly the first yesterday. I don’t know but he must have had a clue from a tipster.

tipsy(adj) :rather drunk.

tip-top(adj) :excellent; first-rate.

tit, also titty(n) :(pl.)1-breasts. _Hey, did you see that woman, she has great big tits. 2-the dark end of the breast; nipple. 3-(Br)a foolish and esp. worthless person.

get on sb's tits(v) :to make sb very angry.

titchy(adj) :(Br)<derog>very small.

tit for tat(n) :sthg unpleasant or full of revenge in return for sthg bad that one has suffered. _I didn't lend him the money ,I remember the time he didn't help me when I greatly need him. It's just ---!

tittle-tattle(n) :<usu. derog>rumor; gossip. _Whenever the women in our neighborhood come together; they get into an activity of trivial tittle-tattle.

titty(n) :a woman's breast; tit.

be in a tizzy(v) :to be very excited, nervous, etc.

toast(v) :to warm <--- warn mu? check.

on one's tod(adv) :alone. _Just leave me on my tod, I need to think about it.

toddle(v) :to walk.

to-do(n) :(usu. sing)a state of confusion or disorder; fuss. _What's that all to-do here?

toff(n) :(Br)a rich and well-dressed person of high social class.

for toffee/nuts(adv) :(Br)(after can't)at all. _I can't use a typewriter ---!

toffee-nosed(adj) :thinking oneself more important than others; snobbish. _I really hate the new secretary, how can a person be so toffee-nosed?

together(adj) :<apprec>having self-control over one's emotions, feelings, actions, manners, etc. _I've always appreciated him, he's totally a --- person.

get it together(v) :to take the control over.

tog sb up/out(v) :[in]to dress (esp. oneself) in nice, smart and formal clothes.

togs(n) :(pl.)clothes esp. which are worn for a particular activity.

to-ing(s) and fro-ing(s)(n) :a great number of unproductive and busy affairs, discussions, etc. _After a lot of --- the Council could make up their decision about the project.

tom, also tomcat(n) :a male cat.

Tommy gun(n) :a light submachine gun with a name Thompson.

tommyrot(n) :(Br)complete meaningless talk; nonsense. _What he always talks is just a bit of tommyrot,

like there’s no tomorrow(adv) :as if it was the only chance to do sthg. _He is very greedy, he eats like there’s no tomorrow.

ton(n) :1-[of]a large amount of. _We ate ---s of pastry and cake at the party. 2-<rarely used>going with a speed of 100 miles Per hour. _My new car is great, I do a ton with it so easily. 3-a great amount of weight. _This TV weighs a ton.

bite one’s tongue off(v) :(esp. in the phrases: could have bitten one’s tongue off, would rather bite off one’s tongue than)to be very sorry for sthg (what one has said) _I could have bitten my tongue off for what I’ve said for her husband. I didn’t know she was in the room.

get one's tongue (a)round(v):(used usu. in negatives or with a negative meaning)to pronounce (a wordy name, word, etc.) correctly. _Some TV speakers can't --- the names of foreign places.

hold one's tongue(v) :(used imperatively)to stop talking; stay quiet or silent.

a slip of the tongue(n) :a careless mistake while speaking. _Sorry, I didn’t mean that!. It was a slip of the tongue, that’ all!

with (one's) tongue in (one's) cheek(adv) :saying sthg not seriously or as a joke (esp. in the phrase have one's tongue in one's cheek) _Don't care him much for what he says, he usually speaks with ---.

too(adv) :(used for emphasis)indeed; really. _You are too invited to her party, even she doesn't like you much. _I won’t visit my uncle. I don’t like him at all too.

TOOL(n)

tool(n) :<slang><taboo>for penis.

down tools(v) :to stop working (esp. because of disagreement, or discontentment) _It's time to --- and go on a strike, you know, this is the third week we are working for no wages.

tool(v) :<rarely used>to drive or ride (in a car, etc.) Let me tell how the accident took place: I was tooling along the road near Georgetown Hospital, at that time…

tooth(n) :powerful or effective authority or force. _After the new staff was given the ---, the overall activities began to get better.

blow one's top(v) :to become extremely angry.

get/be on top of(v) :1-to deal with (sthg. esp. a difficulty) successfully. 2-to cause much worry, tiredness, etc. _I'll give up doing that report, it's really --- me!

go over the top(v) :(Br)1-to do sthg in a more unreasonable or uncontrollable way. _He hurt the girl's feelings with his tactless remarks, the others thought that he really had ---. 2-to do sthg that is foolishly daring and risky.

take it from the top(v) :(used imperatively)to do, say, etc. from the beginning. _'Hey,---' said the mother to the excited boy.

the top of the tree(n) :the highest position in a job, profession, etc.

top brass(n) :the important and influential people of high rank.

top dog(n) :the most important, powerful or influential person(esp. in the armed forces)

top drawer(n) :<rarely used>the most important or highest social class.

top sthg/sb up(v) :(Br)[with]to pour more drink into sb's glass esp. until it becomes full. _Why don’t you tell me that your glass is emptied, let me top you up.

top-flight(adj) :excellent; first-rate; of the highest skill, position, etc. _There were --- engineers and scientists at the conference.

top-lofty(adj) :looking down on others with scorn; haughty; pompous.

topnotch(adj) :first-rate; of the highest position or quality.

topper(n) :1-sthg or sb better than one before. 2-infml for hat

be (the) tops(v) :<rarely used>to be the best among the others of its kind. _I can find all that I need in that dictionary, it really is ---!/ _He’s the tops at puzzle-solving.

carry a torch for(v) :to be in love with sb, whom he/she doesn't have that mutual feeling of love.

that’s torn it! :That has spoiled our plans, etc. (used esp. when one reveals a secret when he shouldn’t do) _Yes, gentlemen, The ST actually it means Time of Assassination, oops , that’s torn it!

toss(n) :<slang>(usu. in negative statements and esp. in the phrase not give a toss) the least amount (of). _I don’t give a toss to what he says about my project.

toss(v) :to discuss a problem, subject, etc. informally usu. in a group.

toss sb off(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>to masturbate; to jerk.

toss-up(n) :a fair chance; an uncertainty. _It was a real --- between two candidates about who the editor-in-chief would be.

tot(n) :a small child; kid.

tote(v) :(Am)[around]1-to carry, esp. with difficulty. 2-to carry a gun. _The official law about the gun carrying shouldn’t be amended, nobody wants to see gun-toting cowboys all over the city.

a soft/easy touch(n) :sb who is easy to get money, or help, because of his kindness or stupidity.

touch sb for sthg(v) :to persuade sb to lend money. _I ---him for $20,but he didn't have the money with him.

touch sthg/sb up(v) :to touch sb in a sexually improper way.

touch-and-go(adj) :very risky and uncertain. _It was --- whether I would flunk math or not.

touched(adj) :crazy; mad.

tough(adj) :[on]unfortunate. (esp. said unsympathetically) It’s really tough on her to suffer an accident just after she divorced.

tough luck(n,interj) :bad luck; misfortune.

tough, also toughie(n) :a rough, unpleasant person ,esp. a criminal.

tough sthg out(v) :to overcome a difficult situation by being determined and eager.

(as) tough as old boots(adj) :very strong so as to endure pain, etc. _Even though he had a severe stomachache, he persistently went on playing on the team. He's really ---.

in tow(adv) :following behind. _The commander and the soldiers in tow were marching in the High Street towards the ceremony square.

throw in the towel/sponge(v) :to admit defeat.

TOWN(n)

go to town(v) :[on]to act freely, without restraint, esp. by spending too much money. _I --- on organizing the party, but it was really great, all my spendings did worth.

paint the town red(v) :to have a very good and enjoyable time. _How was your holiday? -It was great, I haven’t had such a holiday for many years. My family had all painted the town red.

(out) on the town(adv) :enjoying oneself, esp. in clubs, bars, etc. at night. _It was quite a hot night with Mary.

kick over the traces(v) :to refuse to obey the rules or to limit one's freedom. _The teacher warned him to stop --- and undertake some responsibilities from now on.

in one's tracks(adv) :(usu. after stop/halt) suddenly and where one is at the time of the action. _He was climbing the stairs very silently, when he heard a noise, he stopped ---.

a one-track mind(n) :(after have/with)(of a person)talking or thinking usu. about a single subject, esp. sex.

track record(n) :sb's whole success in his/her profession, job, etc.

make tracks for(v) :to go or run away (esp. in a great hurry) towards somewhere. _The children --- for their classes, when they heard the teacher's cry at the corridor.

traipse(v) :to walk idly, aimlessly and sometimes tiresomely.

transpire(v) :to take place; to occur. _Whenever, he quarrels with his wife, an unnecessary tick-off and shouting activity always transpires at the activity. _He takes it out on the us, you know.

transport(n) :a way of means of transportation. _I don't have any ---, I have to stay home rather than go out for dinner.

keep one's trap shut(v) :to stop talking esp. not to reveal a secret. _You’d better keep your trap shut, or the gang members will shut you up.

shut one’s trap(v) :(used imperatively)to be silent; to say nothing.

travel(v) :to go or move very fast. _The car was --- with 150 mile.

tread on air(v) :to be very happy or delighted.

treasure(n) :a person considered to be very valuable, important or precious.

…(verb) a treat(v) :<slang>to do sthg very successfully. _My girlfriend sew a silk jacket for me. It suits me a treat.

treat sb like dirt(v) :to treat sb very cruelly so as one considers sb worthless and has no respect for him. _The new lieutenant is extremely rude, he treats soldiers like dirt.

out of one's tree(adj) :<slang>very crazy, mad or silly.

up a gum tree(adj) :<humor>in a difficult, awkward or troublesome situation from which there's no escape. _The financial budget deficit proves that we are all up a gum tree!

tree(v) :to put sb into a difficult, awkward or troublesome situation.

all of a tremble/flutter/twitch/quiver(adj) :trembling because of anxiety, excitement, etc.

tremendous(adj) :excellent; extraordinary. _He had --- success in business.

trendsetter(n) :a person who starts, leads or popularizes a fashion, a style, etc.

trendy(n) :a person who is trendy.

trendy(adj) :<derog>excessively fashionable. under the influence of recent fashions _a trendy woman/dress.

in a trice(adv) :in a very short time; in a moment. _Wait for me, I’ll be there in a trice.

do the trick(v) :to fulfill the desired result or purpose. _Nobody was listening to the lecture, but, when the lecturer threw two students out, everybody set out listening all ears. His act really has ---.

not/never miss a trick(v) :not/never fail to make use of an advantageous situation for one's benefit.

How's tricks? :(used when meeting sb that one has not seen or met for a period of time)How do you do?; What have you been doing? _Hello, Paul, ---, I heard you got married, is that true, huh?

trim(n) :a (good) condition or state of readiness. _I was in quite a good trim for the University exam.

trim(v) :to scold sb severely; rebuke.

trimming(n) :a severe scolding; rebuke.

trip(n) :<slang>(of drug users)a period of time that a person is under the influence of a drug.

trip(v) :[out]<slang>(of drug users)to be under the effect or influence of a drug.

tripe(n) :meaningless, worthless talk, writing, etc.; nonsense; rubbish.

on the trot(adj,adv) :1-(adv) :one after the other. _For three matches ---, he was really energetic and successful. 2-(adj) :extremely busy and occupied with business affairs. _Nowadays, we’re all on the trot at the office.

be/keep sb on the trot(v) :to be/keep sb very busy or occupied with many works, duties, tasks, etc.

be on/have the trots(v) :<humor>to have diarrhoea(=an illness in which bowels are emptied too often and in a liquid form.

trot along!(v) :<humor>1-(used imperatively)Go away! 2-to move or leave quickly; to hurry. _If I trotted along ten minutes earlier, I couldn’t have missed the train.

trot sthg out(v) :to say, tell, or write sthg (that is already said or heard many times). _Whenever he gets late for the class he trots out some old excuses.

TROUBLE(n)

be more trouble than a cartload of monkeys(v) :<humor>to cause a lot of trouble.

get sb/a girl into trouble(v) :<rarely used>to make/a girl pregnant.

teething troubles(n) :the problems faced at the beginning of an activity, operation, etc.

trouper(n) :<apprec>a person who has worked on the same profession, or work for a long time, esp. in the entertainment business. _He’s one of the Hollywood troupers living in that city.

wear the trousers/pants(v) :to have control or ruling power in a marriage. _My mummy --- in our home, daddy doesn’t do anything without asking mom first.

trout(n) :(Br)<derog>an unpleasant, and troublesome old person. (esp. in the phrase old trout.)

play truant/hookey(v) :(Am)to stay away from school with no excuse.

too true/right!(interj) :(used to express strong agreement with a statement) That’s quite right!

trump(n) :an excellent person, e.g. respectable, generous, etc.

turn/come up trumps(v) :1-to do the right or needed thing usu. unexpectedly and at the last moment. _The party would begin on 20:30,the daddy --- and at 20:00 and gave me the permission to go. 2-to have a better or luckier result than expected. _We all couldn't get ready for the exam, but --- with the teacher: She was ill and had to stay home.

blow one’s own trumpet(v) :to praise oneself.

try sthg/it on(v) :to behave in a rough or disobedient way, in order to understand how far this kind of behavior will be tolerated. _If you want to hold the horses in the office, you should strictly reprimand the ones who try it on.

try-on(n) :1-an attempt to deceive sb esp. to see whether he/she will believe sthg false. 2-an attempt in order to understand how much one's rude manners will be tolerated. _The students do the play of a try-on to understand the teacher’s personality, and if the teacher doesn’t react in a tough way, they just begin to disobey.

tub(n) :(Br)1-a bath. 2-a slow and awkward boat.

tubby(adj) :fat and round.

tube(n) :1-(AustrE)[of]a box, pack, tin, etc. of beer. 2-(Br)(sometimes capital)infml for underground. a tube train.(esp. in the phrases on the tube, or by tube) _I go to school on the tube/by tube.

go down the tubes(v) :(Am)to (cause to) be failed, ruined, or ended, etc.

tub-thumper(n) :a public speaker who tries to persuade or draw attention of people by inspiring or exciting strong or violent feelings.

tuck(n) :food esp. sweets, cakes, etc.

tuck sthg away(v) :1-to store in a secret and safe place for future use. _He has lots of money --- . 2-to eat very much. _Be slow, why are you tucking them all away.

tuck in(v) :(Br)to eat eagerly and greedily.

tucker(n) :food.

one's best bib and tucker(n) :one's best or most fashionable clothes.

tucker(v) :(Am)[out](usu. passive)to make sb extremely tired.

tuck-in(n) :(Br)a big meal.

tumble(v) :[to]to realize or understand suddenly. _She was a bit slow in ---ing to what she hears.

tummy(n) :stomach.

to the tune of(adv) :with the sum of (money of the stated amount) _I'm in debt --- $1200.

not bet a plugged tuppence-(Br)/nickel-(Am)(v) :not to bet one's money on sthg that he/she doesn't believe it likely to occur.

turd(n) :<slang><taboo>a nasty and offensive person.

turf sb/sthg out(v) :to throw sb/sthg out. _The teacher --- her out for not listening him attentively.

a/the young Turk(n) :a young person who has modern opinions and tries to change the old ways of which a particular system or activity keeps going.

talk turkey(v) :(Am)<slang>to talk seriously and honestly esp. about business matters.

TURN(n)

turn(n) :1-an unexpected surprise; a sudden shock. _My grade was a real ---. 2- a sudden and unexpected attack of illness. _After quite a long time he had his funny ---s again last night.

done/cooked to a turn(adj) :(of food)well done or cooked.

out of turn(adv) :impolitely. _I'm sorry, I spoke a bit --- ,sir.

TURN(v)

turn (sb) in(v) :to go to bed.

turn sb off(v) :1-to cause sb to have dislike or displeasure about (sthg) esp. to fail to excite sb sexually. 2-to (cause sb to) lose interest. _Whenever the doctors come together and begin to talk about their patients, I can’t help myself from turning off.

turn sb on(v) :1-to arouse or excite sb's sexual feelings. 2-<slang>to (make sb to) take an illegal drug, esp. heroin for the first time. _Her boy friend turned her on to marijuana.

turn (sb) out(v):to (cause sb to) get out of bed.

turn sthg out(v) :to produce. _This writer turns out two novels a month, but they’re all of low quality, you know.

turn it/that up!(v) :(used imperatively)to stop talking or acting annoyingly or offensively.

turn-off(n) :1-sb or sthg that fails to excite sb sexually. 2-sb or sthg that causes (sb) to lose interest.

turn-on(n) :sb or sthg that excites sb sexually.

tussle(v) :[with]to fight or struggle violently or roughly.

tux(n) :(Am)infml for tuxedo(=a formal dinner jacket.

twaddle(n) :meaningless and foolish talk or writing, etc.; nonsense.

twat(n) :<slang><taboo>1-<rarely used>a female person’s genital organ; vagina. 2-(Br)an annoying or stupid person.

tweak(v) :1-to hold, pull, and twist (esp. the ear or nose) _My grandfather used to tweak my ear when I made something to annoy her.

twerp, also twirp(n) :(Br)an unpleasant, annoying or stupid person.

twiddle one's thumbs(v) :to waste time by doing nothing useful. _She doesn't do anything in the house, but sits on ---.

twig(v) :(Br)to understand; to notice (esp. suddenly) _It was quite a long time he twigged what I meant.

twinkie, also twinkle(n) :(Am)<slang> (esp. of children)the penis.

when you were just/no more than a twinkle in your father's eye :<humor>a long time before you were born. _Hey, pal, why don’t you give an ear to my advice, I was doing that job when you were just/no more than a twinkle in your father's eye.

in the twinkling of an eye(adv) :in a very short time; in a moment.

TWIST(n)

round sb's twist(adj) :(Br)crazy or mad.

TWIST(v)

twist sb's arm(v) :to force or persuade sb about sthg.

twist sb round one's little finger(v) :to have complete influence to get sb to do whatever one wants.

twist sb’s tail(v) :to do sthg which makes sb angry. _Turn off that radio if you don’t want to twist my tail, I warn you.

twister(n) :1-a deceitful and dishonest person; trickster. 2-infml for tornado(=a violent whirling wind)

twit(n) :(Br)a stupid person; fool.

twitter(n) :a state of slight nervous excitement.

twitter(v) :[on/about]<derog>to speak quickly and excitedly.

two’s company, three’s a crowd :the third person would be inconvenient or out of place where there are two people to be together.

put two and two together (and make/get four/five)(v) :to make a correct/wrong guess of what one sees, knows or hears.

two-bit(adj) :(Am)<derog>of little importance; trivial; insignificant.

two-by-four(adj) :unimportant; trivial.

not care/give twopence(v) :not to care at all.

twopenny,also tuppeny(adj) :(Br) worthless; petty; of little value.

twosome(n) :(usu. sing)a pair or a couple of people or things. _You and me make a nice twosome, aren’t we?

two-time(v) :to be disloyal to (one's lover) by having a secret relationship with sb else; to cheat on.

tyke(n) :a mischievous or naughty child.