Idioms starting with T/U/V/W/X/Y

Turn your hand to something

To start doing something or be able to do something, especially when you do it well

Throw in the towel

To admit that you have been defeated and stop trying

Tie the knot

To get married

Turn a blind eye

To pretend not to notice something bad that is happening, so you do not have to do anything about it

Turn a deaf ear

To ignore or refuse to listen to somebody or something

Under somebody's thumb

Completely controlled by somebody

With your eyes open

Fully aware of the possible problems or results of a particular course of action

Watch your mouth

Be careful what you say in order not to offend somebody or make them angry

With open arms

If you welcome somebody with open arms, you are extremely happy and pleased to see them

With flying colours

Very well, with a very high mark