there — [ ðer ] function word *** There can be used in the following ways: as a pronoun (to introduce the subject of the sentence): There s a spider in the bath. as an adverb: Wait there until I get back. as an interjection: There, that didn t hurt so… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
that — [ ðæt ] function word *** That can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): Give me that hammer. as a demonstrative pronoun (without a following noun): Who gave you that? as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): I… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
there is more to someone than meets the eye — phrase used for saying that someone has qualities or experience that someone else does not know about Steve needs to prove that there is more to him than meets the eye. Thesaurus: not known or difficult to knowsynonym Main entry: eye … Useful english dictionary
there's one born every minute — there’s one born every minute spoken phrase used for saying that someone has been very stupid, especially because they have been tricked into doing something Thesaurus: ways of saying someone is stupid or sillysynonym Main entry: born * * * there … Useful english dictionary
There are no flies on (someone). — There are no flies on (someone). something that you say which means that someone is intelligent and able to think quickly. The minute she heard the business was for sale she was on the phone making an offer. There are no flies on her … New idioms dictionary
there isn't a [mean, jealous, unkind etc.] bone in someone's body — there isn t a [mean, jealous, unkind etc.] bone in (someone s) body he/she doesn t have a [jealous, mean, unkind etc.] bone in his/her body something that you say in order to emphasize that someone is not jealous, mean, unkind etc.. She wasn t… … New idioms dictionary
there isn't a [mean, jealous, unkind etc.] bone in body — there isn t a [mean, jealous, unkind etc.] bone in (someone s) body he/she doesn t have a [jealous, mean, unkind etc.] bone in his/her body something that you say in order to emphasize that someone is not jealous, mean, unkind etc.. She wasn t… … New idioms dictionary
someone's getting there — someone’s getting there spoken phrase used for saying that someone is close to achieving something, especially when this is difficult or is taking a long time Everyone finds driving difficult at first, but you’re getting there. Thesaurus: to be… … Useful english dictionary
there's more to someone than meets the eye — there’s more to someone/something than meets the eye phrase used for saying that someone or something is more interesting, impressive, complicated etc than they seem to be There’s more to this apparently ordinary table than meets the eye.… … Useful english dictionary
(there are) no flies on someone — informal phrase used for saying that someone is not stupid and you cannot trick them easily Thesaurus: words used to describe intelligent or wise peoplesynonym someone who is intelligent or well informedhyponym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
there is something about — phrase used for saying that someone or something has a particular quality but you are not certain what it is There was something about his face that reminded me of my uncle. There’s something about Christmas that makes everyone behave like… … Useful english dictionary