Idioms starting with T

English

Not quite remember

I easily remember

The apple of somebody's eye

A person or thing that is loved more than any other

The best thing since sliced bread

If you say that something is the best thing since sliced bread, you think it is extremely good, interesting, etc

Throw caution to the wind

To stop caring about how dangerous something might be; to start taking risks

The best of both worlds

The benefits of two or more completely different situations that you can enjoy at the same time

Time is money

Time is valuable, and should not be wasted

The chickens come home to roost

Used to say that if somebody says or does something bad or wrong, it will affect them badly in the future

The ball is in your court

It is your responsibility to take action next

Turn over a new leaf

To change your way of life to become a better, more responsible person

Time is on your side

Used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something

The elephant in the room

A problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it

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