A tough break
An unlucky event, a misfortune.The singer received a tough break when he became sick immediately before the music contest.
A tough act to follow
A good performance that is very difficult to follow.The first singer was a tough act to follow and the other singers in the contest were nervous.
Touched by (someone or something)
To be emotionally affected or moved by someone or something.Everybody in the movie theater was touched by the performance of the dying actress.
Touched (in the head)
Crazy.The woman is touched in the head and it is difficult to know what she will do next.
Touch up (something) touch (something) up
To improve something with small additions or changes.My essay will be finished after I touch up some of the weak spots.
Touch up (something) touch (something) up
To paint over small imperfections of something.I asked the repair shop to touch up several places on my car where the paint was scratched.
Tongue in cheek
Jokingly, insincerely, mockingly, not really meaning something.The comment by our teacher was tongue in cheek and she did not mean it.
To order
According to a buyer's specifications regarding size or color etc..I bought three suits which were made to order when I visited Hong Kong last... Read more →
To one`s name
In one`s ownership.The man is a very good dresser although he does not have a penny to his name.
To one’s heart’s content
As much as one wants.I used the video camera to my heart's content before I had to return it to my friend.