English expression
Like two peas in a pod
Meaning
Very similar to one another, especially in appearance.
In a sentence
In their matching coats, the cousins looked like two peas in a pod.
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English expression
Twist someone’s arm
Meaning
Persuade someone to do something they were reluctant to do.
In a sentence
I wasn’t planning to join the quiz, but my friends twisted my arm.
English expression
Turn the tables
Meaning
Reverse a situation so that you gain an advantage over someone who had the advantage before.
In a sentence
Our team turned the tables in the final round and won by two points.
English expression
Turn a corner
Meaning
Begin to improve after a difficult period.
In a sentence
After several difficult weeks, the project finally turned a corner.
English expression
Touch wood
Meaning
A saying used when hoping that good luck will continue or that something will go well.
In a sentence
The printer has worked perfectly all week, touch wood.
English expression
Toe the line
Meaning
Follow the rules, instructions or expectations set for you.
In a sentence
The fictional manager expected every employee to toe the line without question.
English expression
Tighten your belt
Meaning
Reduce your spending, often because less money is available.
In a sentence
We had to tighten our belts when one of our regular clients left.
English expression
Tie up loose ends
Meaning
Finish the remaining details needed to make something complete.
In a sentence
I’m tying up loose ends before handing the project to the new coordinator.
English expression
Throw the baby out with the bathwater
Meaning
Lose something valuable while trying to remove what is unwanted.
In a sentence
Scrapping the whole course because of one weak unit would throw the baby out with the bathwater.
English expression
Thin on the ground
Meaning
Available or present only in small numbers or amounts.
In a sentence
Volunteers are thin on the ground during the holiday weekend.
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