• Take off – Remove something, especially clothing; also, when an aircraft leaves the ground.

    • Example: "Please take off your shoes before entering."

  • Turn up – Arrive or appear unexpectedly; also, to increase the volume or intensity.

    • Example: "He turned up late to the party."

  • Take up – Begin to engage in a hobby or activity; also, to occupy space or time.

    • Example: "I decided to take up painting."

  • Talk over – Discuss a problem or issue thoroughly.

    • Example: "Let’s talk this over before making a decision."

  • Throw away – Discard something as useless or unwanted.

    • Example: "Don’t throw away those old photos."

  • Take on – Accept a challenge or responsibility.

    • Example: "She decided to take on the new project at work."

  • Turn down – Reject or refuse something; also, to decrease the volume.

    • Example: "He turned down the job offer."

  • Talk back – Respond defiantly or disrespectfully.

    • Example: "Don’t talk back to your parents."

  • Tie up – Fasten with a string or rope; also, to busy or involve someone.

    • Example: "He tied up the package before sending it."

  • Turn out – Result in a specific way; also, to extinguish.

    • Example: "The event turned out to be a success."

  • Take off – To suddenly become successful.

    • Example: "Her career took off after that movie."

  • Touch on – Mention or discuss briefly.

    • Example: "The lecture touched on several important topics."

  • Trot out – Present something in a predictable or overused manner.

    • Example: "He always trots out the same excuses."

  • Turn in – Submit something, like an assignment or report; also, to go to bed.

    • Example: "Please turn in your assignments by Friday."

  • Take over – Assume control or responsibility for something.

    • Example: "She will take over the project next week."

  • Tear down – Demolish or destroy.

    • Example: "They plan to tear down the old building."

  • Talk about – Discuss a topic.

    • Example: "Let’s talk about our plans for the weekend."

  • Tune in – Watch or listen to a broadcast.

    • Example: "You can tune in to the show every Friday."

  • Turn around – Change direction or focus; also, to improve a situation.

    • Example: "The team managed to turn around their performance."

  • Take in – Understand or absorb information; also, to provide shelter.

    • Example: "It took me a while to take in all the details."

  • Tip off – Inform someone secretly or discreetly.

    • Example: "He tipped off the police about the robbery."

  • Toss up – To make a decision when the outcome is uncertain.

    • Example: "It’s a toss-up whether we’ll go to the game."

  • Think over – Consider something carefully.

    • Example: "I need to think over your proposal."

  • Throw in – Include something extra.

    • Example: "They decided to throw in a free gift with the purchase."

  • Take apart – Disassemble or break into pieces.

    • Example: "He took apart the machine to fix it."

  • Talk down – Discourage someone or minimize their feelings.

    • Example: "Don’t talk down to me; I’m an adult."

  • Track down – Find or locate something or someone.

    • Example: "I need to track down that report."

  • Turn away – Reject or refuse entry.

    • Example: "They turned away guests at the door."

  • Tread on – Step on or walk over something.

    • Example: "Please don’t tread on the flowers."

  • Take after – Resemble a family member.

    • Example: "She takes after her mother in looks."

  • Tune up – Adjust or improve the performance of something.

    • Example: "It’s time to tune up the car."

  • Talk into – Persuade someone to do something.

    • Example: "He talked me into going to the party."

  • Tie down – Secure something; also, restrict someone’s freedom.

    • Example: "Make sure to tie down the cargo."

  • Take back – Revoke a statement or return something.

    • Example: "I take back what I said; I was wrong."

  • Tackle with – Deal with a problem or challenge.

    • Example: "We need to tackle this issue head-on."

  • Turn against – Become hostile or unfriendly.

    • Example: "He turned against his former allies."

  • Throw up – To vomit; also, to raise or create something.

    • Example: "I felt sick and had to throw up."

  • Take out – Remove something from a place; also, to arrange for a meal to be consumed off the premises.

    • Example: "I’ll take out the trash."

  • Talk shop – Discuss work-related topics.

    • Example: "They always talk shop during lunch."

  • Take stock – Assess a situation or evaluate progress.

    • Example: "It’s time to take stock of our achievements."

  • Tread carefully – Act cautiously in a sensitive situation.

    • Example: "You need to tread carefully around her feelings."

  • Tumble down – Fall or collapse suddenly.

    • Example: "The old wall tumbled down in the storm."

  • Take flight – To fly or become airborne.

    • Example: "The birds took flight at sunset."

  • Throw around – Discuss or mention something casually.

    • Example: "He was throwing around ideas for the project."

  • Tap into – Access or make use of something.

    • Example: "She tapped into her savings for the trip."

  • Talk out – Discuss a problem until a solution is found.

    • Example: "Let’s talk it out before we argue."

  • Touch base – Make contact or connect briefly.

    • Example: "I wanted to touch base with you about the meeting."

  • Take for granted – Assume something is true without questioning.

    • Example: "Don’t take your friends for granted."

  • Tear up – Rip into pieces; also, to become emotional.

    • Example: "She tore up the letter."

  • Take notice – Pay attention to something.

    • Example: "I hope you take notice of the changes."

  • Throw down – Challenge someone to a contest.

    • Example: "He threw down the gauntlet to his rival."

  • Turn up – To be found or appear unexpectedly.

    • Example: "The missing document finally turned up."

  • Tread lightly – Be cautious in actions or words.

    • Example: "You need to tread lightly with sensitive topics."

  • Turn the page – Move on from a difficult situation.

    • Example: "It’s time to turn the page on the past."

  • Take on – Challenge someone to a competition.

    • Example: "Are you ready to take me on in a game?"

  • Talk through – Discuss in detail.

    • Example: "Let’s talk this through so we understand."

  • Throw together – Create or prepare something quickly.

    • Example: "We threw together a quick presentation."

  • Take after – Resemble a family member.

    • Example: "He takes after his father in personality."

  • Train up – Teach or instruct someone in a specific skill.

    • Example: "They trained him up to be a manager."

  • Try on – Put on clothing to see if it fits.

    • Example: "I want to try on that jacket."

  • Take down – Remove something from a high place; also, to defeat someone.

    • Example: "Can you take down that picture?"

  • Talk in circles – Discuss without making progress or clarity.

    • Example: "We were just talking in circles during the meeting."

  • Take a back seat – Allow someone else to take control or be in charge.

    • Example: "I’ll take a back seat on this project."

  • Turn aside – Reject or ignore something.

    • Example: "He turned aside from the temptation."

  • Try out – Test something to see if it works or is suitable.

    • Example: "I want to try out this new restaurant."

  • Trim down – Reduce in size or amount.

    • Example: "She needs to trim down her budget."

  • Talk down to – Speak to someone as if they are less intelligent.

    • Example: "Don’t talk down to me like I’m a child."

  • Take a chance – Risk something in hope of a positive outcome.

    • Example: "I’m going to take a chance on this investment."

  • Top up – Fill something to the top or to an acceptable level.

    • Example: "I need to top up my gas tank."

  • Tap out – Signal that you want to stop or give up.

    • Example: "He tapped out during the intense match."

  • Tote around – Carry something with you.

    • Example: "I always tote around my laptop."

  • Talk sense – Speak in a rational or logical manner.

    • Example: "He finally started to talk sense."

  • Take advantage of – Make good use of something.

    • Example: "Don’t take advantage of her kindness."

  • Toil away – Work hard over a long period.

    • Example: "They toiled away at the project."

  • Tweak out – Make small adjustments.

    • Example: "Let’s tweak out the final details."

  • Tell apart – Distinguish between two or more things.

    • Example: "I can’t tell the twins apart."

  • Turn over – Flip something; also, to consider or review.

    • Example: "She turned over the page."

  • Tune in – Focus or listen attentively.

    • Example: "Make sure to tune in to the news tonight."

  • Throw a fit – Have an angry outburst.

    • Example: "He threw a fit when he lost his game."

  • Tip over – Cause to fall or topple.

    • Example: "The wind tipped over the trash can."

  • Take out on – Vent frustration on someone.

    • Example: "Don’t take it out on me."

  • Tear down – Criticize severely.

    • Example: "He was torn down for his mistakes."

  • Take the plunge – Make a decision to do something risky.

    • Example: "I finally took the plunge and started my own business."

  • Tone down – Reduce the intensity or strength.

    • Example: "You should tone down your criticism."

  • Try hard – Make a significant effort.

    • Example: "You need to try harder in your studies."

  • Turn in – To submit work; also, to return something.

    • Example: "Don’t forget to turn in your homework."

  • Tell off – Scold or reprimand someone.

    • Example: "She told him off for being late."

  • Take a look – To examine or inspect something.

    • Example: "Take a look at this report."

  • Tie up loose ends – Complete unfinished tasks.

    • Example: "I need to tie up loose ends before I leave."

  • Throw out – Discard something.

    • Example: "Don’t forget to throw out the garbage."

  • Trot out – Bring forward for presentation or consideration.

    • Example: "He always trots out that same old story."

  • Think ahead – Plan for the future.

    • Example: "It’s wise to think ahead when making decisions."

  • Tide over – Help someone survive a difficult period.

    • Example: "I’ll lend you some money to tide you over."

  • Take for a ride – Deceive or trick someone.

    • Example: "Don’t let him take you for a ride."

  • Trick out – Decorate or embellish.

    • Example: "They tricked out their car with new accessories."

  • Turn back – Return to a previous place or state.

    • Example: "We had to turn back because of the rain."

  • Take down a notch – Reduce someone’s arrogance.

    • Example: "You need to take it down a notch."

  • Tighten up – Make something more secure or controlled.

    • Example: "We need to tighten up our budget."

  • Taper off – Gradually decrease.

    • Example: "The noise started to taper off."

  • Take the bait – Fall for a trap or trick. - Example: "He took the bait and revealed his plans."