Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - "T" Idioms. What is the meaning of idioms? Words that come together and change the whole meaning of the statement like "it rains cats and dogs", did you ever seen cats and dogs falling off from the sky?! Of course not, but it simply mean "it is raining too hard". | T table a motion - to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting We tabled a motion to discuss the safety issue at another time. tag along with someone - to go with someone to follow along with someone The little boy tagged along with his older brother when they went to the beach. tail between one s legs - feeling ashamed or beaten The salesman resigned from his company with his tail between his legs after he told a lie about his expense account. tail wagging the dog - a situation where a small part controls the whole thing It is like the tail wagging the dog when the receptionist is able to control everything in the office. take Idioms take a backseat to someone or something - to accept a poorer or lower position than someone to be second to someone or something I had to take a backseat to my boss when we went on the business trip. 858 Mr_doody2004@ take a bath on something - to come to financial ruin to lose much money on something My aunt took a bath on the stock market last year and she is afraid to buy stocks now. take a beating - to lose money My father took a beating when he sold his car. take a bow - to bow and receive credit for a good performance The violinist stopped to take a bow before she went backstage with the orchestra. take a break - to have a short rest period in one s work I stopped to take a break after working all morning. take a chance risk - to try something where failure or bad fortune is likely I plan to take a chance and visit my friend without phoning first. take a course in something - to enroll in a class to study learn something I am planning to take a course in photography next year. take a crack at something - to try attempt to do something Have you decided to take a crack at writing the entrance examination 859 Mr_doody2004@ take a dig at someone - to criticize someone to say something that will irritate someone The man is always taking a dig at his wife. take a dim view of something - to be against .
