Take a chance
To try something where failure is possible.I will take a chance and visit my friend without phoning first.
Take a break
To have a short rest period in one's work.I stopped to take a break after working all morning.
Take a bow
To bow and receive credit for a good performance.The violinist stopped to take a bow before she went backstage with the orchestra.
Take a big bite out of one’s paycheck
To decrease one's paycheck because of some kind of deduction.The new tax has begun to take a big bite out of my paycheck.
Take a beating
To lose money.My father took a beating when he sold his car.
Take a bath (on something)
To lose much money on something, to be ruined financially.My aunt took a bath on the stock market last year and she is afraid to buy stocks now.
Take a bath
To bathe.The boy always takes a bath in the evening.
Take a backseat to (someone or something)
To accept a poorer or lower position than someone, to be second to someone or something .I had to take a backseat to my boss when we went on the... Read more →
Tail wagging the dog
A situation where a small part of something controls the larger part.The tail is wagging the dog and the receptionist controls everything in the... Read more →
Tail between one`s legs
Feeling ashamed or beaten.The salesman resigned from his company with his tail between his legs after he told a lie about his expense account.