three Rs »
The basic education any child can expect to receive, but not necessarily limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.
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three Rs »
The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
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throw a fit »
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
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tie up »
To secure with rope, string, etc.
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to the point »
Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific.
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tone down »
To make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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touch%C3%A9 »
Used in a conversation or debate to concede a point as true, often in response to a successful counter of one's own logic.
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touchy-feely »
Driven by intuition or emotion, with a connotation of de-emphasis of rational thought or logic.
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try out »
To undergo a test before being selected for a team etc.
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tune in »
To select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio.
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turn down »
To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.
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turn up »
To reposition by rotating, flipping, etc. upwards.
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walk the line »
To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..
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wash up »
To clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal.
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