Tie down (something) tie (something) down
To make something secure and unable to move by securing it with rope etc..We tied down the pieces of wood on top of the car.
Tie down (someone) tie (someone) down
To keep someone from going somewhere or doing something, to limit or restrict someone's freedom to do something.The project tied my father down... Read more →
Tide (someone) over tide over (someone)
To help someone through a difficult situation, to last until someone can get more of something.I gave my friend some money to tide him over... Read more →
Tickle (someone’s) fancy
To interest someone, to make someone curious.Going to the restaurant did not tickle my fancy so I stayed home.
Tickled pink
To be very happy.The man was tickled pink to receive a prize for growing the best flowers.
Thumbs up on (someone or something)
To be in favor of someone or something.Everybody voted thumbs up for a new holiday in the winter.
Thumbs down on (someone or something)
To be opposed to someone or something.My boss told me to vote thumbs down on the proposal that was presented at the meeting.
Thumbnail sketch
A short description of someone or something.The new book included a thumbnail sketch of the author.
Thumb through (something)
To look through a book/magazine/newspaper without reading it carefully.I thumbed through several magazines while I was waiting for the dentist.
Thumb one`s nose at (someone or something)
To look with disfavor or dislike at someone or something.The star player thumbed his nose at the fans when they began to yell at him.