Number sayings

I have 2 quiz questions to answer - any help plse?
Subject "Counting Up"
QUESTION 1 I T A T I O - T T
QUESTION T 9 T B D L S

Last 2 answers in a Christmas Quiz & I'm stuck!

You're late, too. It's past New Year's.

Me again. These really are toughies. All I get is
"Take 9 tea bags. Dip. Let steep."