Expression Cards: idiom
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travel light
Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to **travel light**.
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trending topic
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
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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.
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trial and error
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
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trickle-down economics
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
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Trickle-down effect
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
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troll someone
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
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True blue
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
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true colors
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
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True friends stab you in the front
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
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true to one's word
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
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True to your word
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
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trust goes both ways
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
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trust issues
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
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trust one's judgment
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
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trust someone as far as you can throw them
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
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trust someone with something
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
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trust someone with your life
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
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trust your gut
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
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truth be told
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
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Truth hurts
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
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truth will out
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
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try and try again
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
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tune out
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.