Turn the tables on (someone)
To reverse the situation for someone.The opposing team was able to turn the tables and win the game.
Turn the other cheek
To let someone do something to you and not try to get revenge or become angry.The man decided to turn the other cheek when someone tried to... Read more →
Turn the heat up on (someone)
To increase the pressure on someone to do something.The police are turning the heat up on the members of the criminal gang.
Turn the clock back
To return to an earlier period.The politician wanted to turn the clock back to an earlier time but everyone knew it was impossible.
Try (someone’s) patience
To do something annoying that may cause someone to lose patience.The constant complaints of the customers are beginning to try the clerk's... Read more →
Try out for (something)
To attempt to join or take part in a team or a play etc..My friend has decided to try out for the football team this summer.
Try out (something) try (something) out
To test something.We were not permitted to try out the computer before we bought it.
Try (out) one’s wings
To try to do something that one has recently become qualified to do.I am planning to try out my wings with my roller blades on Saturday.
Try one’s luck at (something)
To try to do something (where success depends on luck).I will try my luck at buying a lottery ticket although I usually never win.
Try one`s hand at (something)
To make an (inexperienced) attempt at something.I have decided to try my hand at sailing this summer.