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(as of Dec 15, 2007)- Take Off Your Hat to Someone
- Through the Grapevine
- Throw a Curve
- Throw Caution to the Wind
- Tickled Pink
- Tough Nut to Crack
- Trip the Light Fantastic
- True Blue
- Two Cents
Sample Idiom
True Blue
Sentence
The true blue supporters of our team cheer for us even if we lose.
Explanation
very loyal and faithful
Origin
In the 17th century, blue was known as teh true color because the blue thread made in
Coventry, England, during the Middle Ages was highly regarded for holding its color.
Note that "true" and "blue" rhyme, and rhymes often help an idiom become more widely
used.
