Turn a profit

To make a profit.The supermarket has been turning a profit since it opened.

Turn a deaf ear to (someone or something)

To pretend not to hear someone or something, to refuse to hear someone or something.The company turned a deaf ear to the demands for more... Read more →

Turn a blind eye to (something)

To ignore something troublesome and pretend not to see it.Our teacher usually turns a blind eye to the fact that the student often comes to... Read more →

Tune up (an engine) tune (an engine) up

To adjust a car engine so that it will run properly.We took our car to the garage to tune it up before we went on our holiday.

Tune up (a musical instrument) tune (a musical instrument) up

To adjust a musical instrument to the right sound.The orchestra tuned up their instruments before the performance.

Tune out (someone or something) tune (someone or something) out

To ignore someone or something.I usually tune out my friend when he talks too much.

Tune in to (something)

To get in touch with something important like one`s own feelings etc..The woman works hard to tune in to her feelings.

Tune in (a radio)

To adjust a radio or television to pick up a certain station or signal.We were able to tune in to the basketball game while driving to work this... Read more →

Tug-of-war

1. A game in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope and try to pull the other team over a line marked on the ground. The children... Read more →

Tuck into (something)

To eat something with hunger and enjoyment.I tucked into the meal as soon as I sat down at the table.