Time to catch one’s breath
Enough time to relax and behave normally.I did not have time to catch my breath because I was working hard all morning.
Time out
The time when a game or other event is temporarily stopped for some reason.During the game we took some time out to rest.
Trigger off (something) trigger (something) off
To cause something.The fire triggered off an explosion in the building.
Toy with (something)
To play or fiddle with something.I spent the morning toying with the broken radio and trying to repair it.
Toy with (someone)
To tease someone.The woman in the bank was toying with me when she began to ask me many questions.
Town and gown
The two distinct communities of a university town the town is the inhabitants of the town and the gown is the university community.The relations... Read more →
A tower of strength
A person who provides strong and reliable support.The man has been a tower of strength to his sister since her husband died.
Tourist trap
A place that is overpriced and which attracts tourists.My friend thinks that Hawaii is a tourist trap and he does not want to go there for his... Read more →
Tough row to hoe
A difficult task to undertake.Learning written Chinese was a tough row to hoe for the university students.
Tough it out
To endure a difficult situation.I would like to quit my job but for now I plan to tough it out.