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tee off

1. To begin a game of golf by hitting the ball on the first hole. We tee off at 9 AM, so you should arrive at the golf course around 8:30. It was already nearing 90 degrees when we teed off, so we weren't sure if we would make it through all 18 holes.

2. By extension, to begin or mark the beginning of something; to kick something off. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "off." They teed off the party with a game of musical chairs. Let's tee things off with some brainstorming exercises.

3. To make someone particularly annoyed, angry, or frustrated. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "off." It really tees me off the way people drive in the bus lane, when they clearly aren't supposed to! Nothing teed my mom off more than having guests come into the house with dirty shoes.

See also: off, tee

tee up

1. To place a golf ball on a tee and line oneself up to take a shot. Please by quiet while other players are teeing up. He teed up and hit the ball, only to see it disappear into the sand trap.

2. To put a ball of some kind into the proper position ahead of a shot. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "up." The kicker teed the ball up and delivered an amazing shot through the keeper's hands to the top-right corner of the net.

3. To put someone or something into a position of readiness for some imminent action. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "up." Senators from both political parties helped tee up the legislation, with a vote expected as early as Tuesday. The reduction of interest rates by the federal reserve has teed the economy up for explosive growth in the coming year. The mayor's statement teed up his opponent for a barrage of scathing accusations.

tee-tee

1. noun, slang A childish word for urine. You have to be careful when you use the potty that no tee-tee gets on the floor or your clothes.

2. verb, slang A childish word meaning to urinate. Do you need to poo-poo or tee-tee, sweetie? Mommy, Daddy? I tee-teed in my bed while I was sleeping.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tee off

1. Lit. to start the first hole in a game of golf. It's time to tee off. Let's get on the course. What time do we tee off?

2. Fig. to begin [doing anything]; to be the first one to start something. The master of ceremonies teed off with a few jokes and then introduced the first act. Everyone is seated and ready to begin. Why don't you tee off?

See also: off, tee

tee someone off

Sl. to make someone angry. (See also teed off.) That really teed me off! Well, you sure managed to tee off everybody!

See also: off, tee

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

tee off

1. Start or begin, as in We teed off the fundraising drive with a banquet. This usage is a metaphor taken from golf, where tee off means "start play by driving a golf ball from the tee." [Second half of 1900s]

2. Make angry or irritated, as in That rude comment teed him off, or I was teed off because it rained all weekend. [Slang; mid-1900s] Also see tick off.

See also: off, tee

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

tee off

1. To drive a golf ball from the tee: The golfer teed off with a 300-yard drive.

2. To hit something or someone solidly with a sweeping blow or stroke: The batter teed off on the pitch and the ball flew over the outfield wall. The boxer was staggering, and his opponent teed off with a hard right-hand punch.

3. To start or begin something: They teed off the fundraising campaign with a dinner. We teed the evening off with cocktails at the hotel.

4. To start; begin: The conference will tee off Saturday morning.

5. Slang To make someone angry or disgusted: These phone solicitations really tee me off. The rude remarks teed off the speaker.

6. tee off on Slang To attack someone verbally: Critics teed off on the mayor for failing to balance the budget.

See also: off, tee

tee up

To place some ball on a tee: The golfer bent over and teed the ball up. The kicker teed up the football and stepped backward. The golfer pulled out a golf club and teed up.

tee-tee

(ˈtiti)

1. in. to urinate. (Juvenile. Usually objectionable.) Jimmy, please go tee-tee before we leave.

2. n. urine. (Juvenile. Usually objectionable.) There’s tee-tee on the floor.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

tee off
tee someone off
teed off
long game
hole out
hole in one
teed up
tee up
stop short of (something)
stop short of doing

References in periodicals archive

Council leaders and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen are expected to agree the long-term PS257m blueprint for road, rail, freight, buses and pedestrians at a cabinet meeting later this month.

Crossing plan almost there

But it was perhaps the station's involvement in a series of superb Catherine Cookson adaptations, and the production of the brash, ground-breaking music show The Tube, in the early 1980s, which represent the pinnacle of Tyne Tees' output.

A North East institution for 60 years; TYNE TEES TELEVISION

Dubai-born Indian amateur Rayhan Thomas will tee off alongside American Sean Crocker and England's Sam Horsfield from the 10th tee.

The heat will be on in chilly Dubai

| A 'great jobs campaign', by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority in support of fair pay, regular hours, respect at work, healthy workplaces, and learning and progression.

Report teases bright future FORVALLEY prosperity

The Beatles interviewed on Tyne Tees TV, circa 1964/5

The glory days of Tyne Tees television; The death of former Tyne Tees favourite Kathy Secker has saddened folk across the region. DAVE MORTON recalls the life and times of the TV station she graced

Daly revealed that one Ulster goalkeeper was well ahead of the posse when it came to the tee idea.

GAA: Move to brew up cash on tee proposal

With Exten-tee the actual tee passes down the centre of the base vertically.

Golf north west: Tee could mean end of golfer's nightmare; Invention claims to reduce slice

Consequently, the messy, wet sand tee was still in vogue 10 years later when Dr.

Making an impact

Lamia notes that the Stack Tee can also be made from other polymers such as polyethylene, depending on the desired hardness.

Break 100? Now it's possible. (Plastics Applications)

What the children learn on the golf course will follow them through their lives and into their futures, said Ginger Brown Lemm, executive director of First Tee.

First Tee teaches kids more than just golf: Skills needed in game of life emphasized. (Golf Links)

18 is a slight dogleg left with an island green, with a tee box positioned back in a corner.

California Golfing

Developing a fundamentally sound swing with the help of a batting tee

Tee for one

City One, a Brooklyn-based, industrial and commercial real estate firm, announces the conclusion of the sale of a 75,000 square-foot Long Island City, Queens industrial/office site to Manhattan leisure sportswear manufacturer Eva Tees, Inc., for over $2 million.

Manufacturer buys Queen site, plans major expansion

The ZFBT series bias tees achieve these properties in a microstrip-based circuit.

Wideband high performance bias tees

IN 1864 the Tees Amateur Boat Club (TABC) was formed, "with the double object of providing a pleasant pastime and a useful relaxation for its members" according to the Stockton and Hartlepool Mercury.

Proud history of Tees rowing still has a bright future ahead

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释义	Tees tee off 1. To begin a game of golf by hitting the ball on the first hole. We tee off at 9 AM, so you should arrive at the golf course around 8:30. It was already nearing 90 degrees when we teed off, so we weren't sure if we would make it through all 18 holes. 2. By extension, to begin or mark the beginning of something; to kick something off. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "off." They teed off the party with a game of musical chairs. Let's tee things off with some brainstorming exercises. 3. To make someone particularly annoyed, angry, or frustrated. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "off." It really tees me off the way people drive in the bus lane, when they clearly aren't supposed to! Nothing teed my mom off more than having guests come into the house with dirty shoes. See also: off, tee tee up 1. To place a golf ball on a tee and line oneself up to take a shot. Please by quiet while other players are teeing up. He teed up and hit the ball, only to see it disappear into the sand trap. 2. To put a ball of some kind into the proper position ahead of a shot. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "up." The kicker teed the ball up and delivered an amazing shot through the keeper's hands to the top-right corner of the net. 3. To put someone or something into a position of readiness for some imminent action. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tee" and "up." Senators from both political parties helped tee up the legislation, with a vote expected as early as Tuesday. The reduction of interest rates by the federal reserve has teed the economy up for explosive growth in the coming year. The mayor's statement teed up his opponent for a barrage of scathing accusations. See also: tee, up tee-tee 1. noun, slang A childish word for urine. You have to be careful when you use the potty that no tee-tee gets on the floor or your clothes. 2. verb, slang A childish word meaning to urinate. Do you need to poo-poo or tee-tee, sweetie? Mommy, Daddy? I tee-teed in my bed while I was sleeping. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. tee off 1. Lit. to start the first hole in a game of golf. It's time to tee off. Let's get on the course. What time do we tee off? 2. Fig. to begin [doing anything]; to be the first one to start something. The master of ceremonies teed off with a few jokes and then introduced the first act. Everyone is seated and ready to begin. Why don't you tee off? See also: off, tee tee someone off Sl. to make someone angry. (See also teed off.) That really teed me off! Well, you sure managed to tee off everybody! See also: off, tee McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. tee off 1. Start or begin, as in We teed off the fundraising drive with a banquet. This usage is a metaphor taken from golf, where tee off means "start play by driving a golf ball from the tee." [Second half of 1900s] 2. Make angry or irritated, as in That rude comment teed him off, or I was teed off because it rained all weekend. [Slang; mid-1900s] Also see tick off. See also: off, tee The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. tee off v. 1. To drive a golf ball from the tee: The golfer teed off with a 300-yard drive. 2. To hit something or someone solidly with a sweeping blow or stroke: The batter teed off on the pitch and the ball flew over the outfield wall. The boxer was staggering, and his opponent teed off with a hard right-hand punch. 3. To start or begin something: They teed off the fundraising campaign with a dinner. We teed the evening off with cocktails at the hotel. 4. To start; begin: The conference will tee off Saturday morning. 5. Slang To make someone angry or disgusted: These phone solicitations really tee me off. The rude remarks teed off the speaker. 6. tee off on Slang To attack someone verbally: Critics teed off on the mayor for failing to balance the budget. See also: off, tee tee up v. To place some ball on a tee: The golfer bent over and teed the ball up. The kicker teed up the football and stepped backward. The golfer pulled out a golf club and teed up. See also: tee, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. tee-tee (ˈtiti) 1. in. to urinate. (Juvenile. Usually objectionable.) Jimmy, please go tee-tee before we leave. 2. n. urine. (Juvenile. Usually objectionable.) There’s tee-tee on the floor. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: tee off tee someone off teed off long game hole out hole in one teed up tee up stop short of (something) stop short of doing References in periodicals archive Council leaders and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen are expected to agree the long-term PS257m blueprint for road, rail, freight, buses and pedestrians at a cabinet meeting later this month. Crossing plan almost there But it was perhaps the station's involvement in a series of superb Catherine Cookson adaptations, and the production of the brash, ground-breaking music show The Tube, in the early 1980s, which represent the pinnacle of Tyne Tees' output. A North East institution for 60 years; TYNE TEES TELEVISION Dubai-born Indian amateur Rayhan Thomas will tee off alongside American Sean Crocker and England's Sam Horsfield from the 10th tee. The heat will be on in chilly Dubai \| A 'great jobs campaign', by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority in support of fair pay, regular hours, respect at work, healthy workplaces, and learning and progression. Report teases bright future FORVALLEY prosperity The Beatles interviewed on Tyne Tees TV, circa 1964/5 The glory days of Tyne Tees television; The death of former Tyne Tees favourite Kathy Secker has saddened folk across the region. DAVE MORTON recalls the life and times of the TV station she graced Daly revealed that one Ulster goalkeeper was well ahead of the posse when it came to the tee idea. GAA: Move to brew up cash on tee proposal With Exten-tee the actual tee passes down the centre of the base vertically. Golf north west: Tee could mean end of golfer's nightmare; Invention claims to reduce slice Consequently, the messy, wet sand tee was still in vogue 10 years later when Dr. Making an impact Lamia notes that the Stack Tee can also be made from other polymers such as polyethylene, depending on the desired hardness. Break 100? Now it's possible. (Plastics Applications) What the children learn on the golf course will follow them through their lives and into their futures, said Ginger Brown Lemm, executive director of First Tee. First Tee teaches kids more than just golf: Skills needed in game of life emphasized. (Golf Links) 18 is a slight dogleg left with an island green, with a tee box positioned back in a corner. California Golfing Developing a fundamentally sound swing with the help of a batting tee Tee for one City One, a Brooklyn-based, industrial and commercial real estate firm, announces the conclusion of the sale of a 75,000 square-foot Long Island City, Queens industrial/office site to Manhattan leisure sportswear manufacturer Eva Tees, Inc., for over $2 million. Manufacturer buys Queen site, plans major expansion The ZFBT series bias tees achieve these properties in a microstrip-based circuit. Wideband high performance bias tees IN 1864 the Tees Amateur Boat Club (TABC) was formed, "with the double object of providing a pleasant pastime and a useful relaxation for its members" according to the Stockton and Hartlepool Mercury. Proud history of Tees rowing still has a bright future ahead
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