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take a dim view of

Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager takes a dim view of employees arriving late.
idiom

talk over

Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s talk over the proposal before we send it.
idiom

take heart

Meaning
to feel encouraged or more confident
Example
You should take heart; things will get better soon.
phrasal-verb

take time off

Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to take time off next week to recharge.
idiom

Through the lens

Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue through the lens of equality.
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take a turn for the worse

Meaning
to become more ill
Example
His condition took a turn for the worse last night.
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The devil is in the details

Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but the devil is in the details.
idiom

talk around something

Meaning
to discuss something without addressing it directly
Example
She kept talking around the topic instead of answering the question directly.
phrasal-verb

take heart from

Meaning
to gain comfort or courage because of something
Example
Volunteers take heart from every thank-you message they receive.
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take it in stride

Meaning
to accept something calmly without being upset
Example
She took the criticism in stride.
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to take the high road

Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to take the high road and not respond with anger.
idiom

Tech-savvy

Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our tech-savvy team built the prototype in just a week.
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian fell flat on his face when no one laughed.
idiom

trendsetter

Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a trendsetter in the tech world with its innovative new app.
idiom

talk through

Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s talk through the plan before the client call.
idiom

to have a ray of hope

Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a ray of hope for my future.
idiom

to make a blunder

Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company made a blunder by ignoring customer feedback.
idiom

to put all your eggs in one basket

Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest putting all your eggs in one basket with this investment.
phrasal-verb

take part

Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people take part in the annual marathon as a hobby.
idiom

think ahead

Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always think ahead before making big decisions.
idiom

think for yourself

Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to think for yourself instead of copying others.
idiom

tough cookie

Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a tough cookie who never gives up easily.
idiom

to hit the jackpot

Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally hit the jackpot with her startup.
phrasal-verb

tip over

Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck tipped over while taking a sharp turn.
phrasal-verb

tally costs up

Meaning
to add expenses together to get a total
Example
We tally costs up every Friday to stay under budget.
idiom

take the high road

Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to take the high road and forgive him.
idiom

take a chill pill

Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, take a chill pill! It’s not that serious.
idiom

turn dreams into reality

Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can turn your dreams into reality.
idiom

Two heads are better than one

Meaning
Working together gives better results.
Example
Two heads are better than one, let’s solve it together.
phrasal-verb

thank warmly

Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She thanked everyone warmly for attending the event.
phrasal-verb

take over leadership

Meaning
to assume control or authority in an organization or team
Example
When the director retired, his deputy took over leadership smoothly.
phrasal-verb

target at

Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is targeted at young professionals.
idiom

turn the tide

Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us turn the tide in our favor.
phrasal-verb

team around

Meaning
to organize or gather a group of people for a common purpose
Example
We should team around this project to deliver the best results.
idiom

touch wood

Meaning
to say something positive and hope it continues to be good
Example
We haven’t lost a game yet, touch wood.
phrasal-verb

throw oneself into

Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
After the breakup, she threw herself into her work.
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We touch base after work to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
idiom

The sun is shining

Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be shining.
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
The early bird catches the worm, so start your day early.
phrasal-verb

tune up

Meaning
to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance
Example
The guitarist tuned up his instrument before the show.
idiom

throw one’s hat into the ring

Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
Example
He finally threw his hat into the ring for the mayoral election.
idiom

take a shot in the dark

Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He took a shot in the dark and guessed the correct answer.
idiom

take the wheel

Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to take the wheel.
idiom

table a proposal

Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to table a proposal for regional cooperation.
idiom

The more, the merrier

Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — the more, the merrier!
idiom

train a model

Meaning
to teach an AI model using data to make predictions or decisions
Example
We need to train a model on the new dataset before running predictions.
idiom

the teacher’s pet

Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s the teacher’s pet in our class.
idiom

turn a new leaf

Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to turn a new leaf and improve his behavior.
idiom

tomorrow is another day

Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, tomorrow is another day.
idiom

to tip the scales

Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement tipped the scales in favor of the defendant.
idiom

the picture of health

Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still the picture of health.
idiom

to have a clean bill of health

Meaning
to be declared healthy by a doctor
Example
After the checkup, she got a clean bill of health.
idiom

Throw down the gauntlet

Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He threw down the gauntlet by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
idiom

the benefit of the doubt

Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and believe his story.
phrasal-verb

take over a company

Meaning
to gain control of another company by buying it
Example
A major corporation plans to take over a company in the European market.
phrasal-verb

take in

Meaning
to provide shelter or care to someone; to allow someone to stay in your home
Example
After the storm, they decided to take in their neighbors who lost their house.
idiom

tie in with

Meaning
to connect or coordinate with something else
Example
The workshop topics tie in with our current curriculum.
idiom

take the rap

Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He took the rap for the team’s poor performance.
phrasal-verb

tick off

Meaning
to mark completed items on a list
Example
I ticked off each task as I finished to track the progress before the deadline.
phrasal-verb

talk yourself into

Meaning
to persuade yourself to do something
Example
She finally talked herself into applying for the scholarship.
idiom

to be honest

Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
To be honest, I didn’t like the food.
phrasal-verb

tune out from

Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things; to mentally disconnect
Example
I sometimes tune out from work emails on weekends to recharge.
idiom

to orbit around

Meaning
to be completely focused or revolve around something
Example
He seemed to orbit around the idea of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
idiom

the spark of an idea

Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me the spark of an idea.
idiom

throw money around

Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to throw money around at trade fairs.
idiom

talk at cross purposes

Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re talking at cross purposes—I meant next week, not this one.
idiom

tag along

Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just tagged along in our group chat without asking.
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started thinking outside the algorithm.
phrasal-verb

turn in

Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to turn in your project by Friday.
idiom

the writing on the wall

Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw the writing on the wall.
phrasal-verb

tune back in

Meaning
to reconnect with your emotions or awareness after being distracted
Example
He took a short walk to tune back in to his feelings.
phrasal-verb

testify against

Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to testify against the accused.
idiom

to cloud-sync

Meaning
to synchronize data or files between devices via cloud services
Example
I always to cloud-sync my documents so that I can access them anywhere.
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to positivity

Meaning
to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension
Example
Each morning, I tune my mind to positivity before starting work.
idiom

take your breath away

Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will take your breath away.
idiom

the calm before the storm

Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like the calm before the storm.
phrasal-verb

turn inward

Meaning
to focus on your own thoughts and feelings
Example
After the accident, he began to turn inward for reflection.
idiom

take no prisoners

Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team takes no prisoners when it comes to competition.
idiom

the art of persuasion

Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered the art of persuasion and convinced them to support his cause.
idiom

the bottom has fallen out

Meaning
a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collapsed
Example
The market for tech stocks has crashed; the bottom has fallen out.
phrasal-verb

tune inward

Meaning
to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts
Example
She took a few minutes each day to tune inward and reflect on her emotions.
idiom

to pick someone's brain

Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to pick your brain about your experience with this software.
idiom

tough luck

Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? Tough luck!
idiom

to pass with flying colors

Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with flying colors.
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to throw his hat into the ring and run for mayor.
phrasal-verb

turn away from

Meaning
to stop doing or being involved in something
Example
He decided to turn away from politics.
idiom

to have a lot on one's plate

Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has a lot on her plate.
idiom

take someone's breath away

Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty took his breath away.
idiom

tip of the iceberg

Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the tip of the iceberg.
phrasal-verb

thank politely

Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always thank politely when someone helps you.
idiom

troll someone

Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to troll others just for fun.
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that too many cooks spoil the broth.
idiom

to break new ground

Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app broke new ground in terms of user experience.
idiom

take your life in your hands

Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re taking your life in your hands by driving in that storm.
idiom

to hit the books

Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to hit the books if I want to pass the exam.
idiom

the final frontier

Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains the final frontier.
idiom

take the blame

Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to take the blame for the team's failure.
phrasal-verb

tune into cravings

Meaning
to pay attention to what your body is asking for
Example
I tune into cravings so I notice when stress makes me want extra sweets.
idiom

think through

Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s think through the risks before committing.
idiom

the blind leading the blind

Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like the blind leading the blind.
idiom

to come out on top

Meaning
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
Example
After a fierce competition, they came out on top and won the contract.
idiom

the power behind the throne

Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's the power behind the throne.
phrasal-verb

turn up for

Meaning
to attend or show up to support an event or cause
Example
Many locals turned up for the community clean-up drive.
idiom

The shot heard around the world

Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was the shot heard around the world in communication.
idiom

take the credit

Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to take the credit.
idiom

to get away with murder

Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often get away with murder due to influence.
idiom

take ownership

Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should take ownership of both successes and failures.
idiom

trailblaze

Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a trailblazer in the tech industry.
phrasal-verb

take effect

Meaning
to start being used or enforced
Example
The new tax regulations will take effect from January.
idiom

the art of war

Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied the art of war to prepare for the upcoming battle.
phrasal-verb

talk on

Meaning
to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily
Example
She talked on for hours about her vacation.
idiom

the big cheese

Meaning
an important or influential person
Example
He's the big cheese in the company.
phrasal-verb

talk through with

Meaning
to discuss something step by step with someone
Example
Let's talk through with the client before we give our recommendation.
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches talk players through calming breaths before big matches.
idiom

take by surprise

Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain took us by surprise.
phrasal-verb

touch base

Meaning
to make contact with someone to update or confirm details
Example
Let’s touch base later this week to discuss the marketing plan.
idiom

talk out

Meaning
to discuss something until a decision is reached
Example
Let’s talk out the disagreement today.
phrasal-verb

take charge of

Meaning
to assume control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to take charge of the new department.
phrasal-verb

throw in

Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller threw in a free cover with the phone.
idiom

think big

Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must think big to make a real impact.
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the presidency.