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tire outTo make someone tired; to exhaust.Rate it:

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to a turnTo perfection.Rate it:

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to be on someone's assTo annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone.Rate it:

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to err is human, to forgive, devineEveryone makes mistakes. The real tragedy is not when someone errs, but when they are not forgiven.Rate it:

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to shine someone on. (“i’m just shining you on”)To falsely lead someone on, with a false but true-sounding idea or opinion.Rate it:

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top of the morningA generic greeting said to someone in the morning.Rate it:

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toss and turnTo be unable to sleep because of worrying.Rate it:

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total packageeverything someone would ever want; often used in reference to all the qualities someone would want in another personRate it:

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touch the hem of someone's garmentTo give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.Rate it:

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touch upTo touch or to grope someone in flirtatious or sleazy way.Rate it:

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touch-move ruleIn chess, a rule that states any piece touched deliberately by a player, when it is their turn to move, must be moved if a legal move is possible.Rate it:

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tough as a tissueThe phrase refers to a person or physical form being as tough as a tissue. Tissues not being at all resistant to items such as wind or someone lifting it then it isn’t so tough is it? Mostly used as an insult.Rate it:

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tough loveThe compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.Rate it:

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traffSomeone with a great sense of humor.Rate it:

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treat like dirtto treat someone badly, especially with disrespect or contemptRate it:

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try it onTo test someone to see how much bad behaviour they will tolerate; to try to deceive someone to see how gullible they are.Rate it:

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try to get someone 'off'Plead for leniency, assume an advocacy position, request to be excused, ask to have the misdemeanor overlooked.Rate it:

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tune in, turn on, drop outPay attention to the new way of living; take drugs; abandon the established ways.Rate it:

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tune you out!Disregard, Ignore, Leave, 'Turn You Off!', Abandon, Isolate, Turn Away, Terminate, Go Away from, Reject, Dismiss, Divorce:Rate it:

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turkey slapThe act of hitting someone in the face with one's penis.Rate it:

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turn a blind eyeTo ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper.Rate it:

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turn a cornerAlternative form of turn the corner.Rate it:

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turn a deaf earto refuse to listen or hear somethingRate it:

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turn a hairTo become afraid or visibly upset.Rate it:

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turn a phraseTo create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.Rate it:

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turn a profitTo obtain profit from an investment.Rate it:

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turn a profitTo gain money or to gain materially.Rate it:

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turn a trickTo perform a sexual service for a customer.Rate it:

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turn aboutAlternative spelling of turnaboutRate it:

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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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turn againstTo rebel or oppose something formerly supported.Rate it:

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turn againstTo rotate against or in opposition to something.Rate it:

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turn aroundAn upset; a suprising comeback.Rate it:

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turn awayTo bend or turn from a fixed course.Rate it:

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turn awayTo rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something.Rate it:

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turn awayTo refuse to admit someone.Rate it:

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turn awayTo avert or deflect something.Rate it:

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turn backTo reverse one's direction and retrace one's steps.Rate it:

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turn backNo turn a dial anticlockwise or adjust a clock or other meter to an earlier time or reading.Rate it:

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turn backTo refuse to allow someone to pass a border or enter a place.Rate it:

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turn backTo backtrack.Rate it:

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turn backTo fold something back; to fold down.Rate it:

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turn back the clockTo return to a previous state.Rate it:

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turn downTo refuse, decline, or deny.Rate it:

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turn downTo reduce the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.Rate it:

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turn downTo reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.Rate it:

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turn headsTo garner a considerable amount of attention.Rate it:

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turn into go to bedRate it:

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turn inTo submit something; to give.Rate it:

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turn inTo go to sleep; retire to bed.Rate it:

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