throw to the wolves »
To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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tide over »
To support or sustain someone, especially financially, for a limited period.
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tie someone's hands »
To render one powerless to act, to thwart someone.
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tip off »
To alert or inform someone.
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tire out »
To make someone tired; to exhaust.
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top of the morning »
A generic greeting said to someone in the morning.
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touch up »
To touch or to grope someone in flirtatious or sleazy way.
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tough love »
The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
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turn away »
To rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something.
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turn away »
To refuse to admit someone.
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turn back »
To refuse to allow someone to pass a border or enter a place.
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twist someone's arm »
To coerce, force, or cajole.
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two-fisted drinker »
Either someone who can handle their liquor well, or an alcoholic clutching a drink in each hand.
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under one's thumb »
Completely controlled by someone; at someone’s command..
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