take it
Related to take it: take it easy
take
1. verb, informal To swindle, cheat, or con (someone). Often used in passive constructions. I can't believe I let myself get taken like that. I should have known that guy was a scam artist! When all was said and done, that no-good lawyer took us for thousands of dollars.
2. noun, informal One's reaction to, impression of, or opinion about something. Tune in to my podcast this evening to hear my take on this whole situation. She's known for giving pretty hot takes about controversial topics.
3. noun, informal One's particular version or interpretation of something. The film represents the esteemed director's modern take on the classic fairytale.
take it
1. To understand or comprehend something (a certain way). I take it the gig was canceled, judging from the sound of that phone call. We took it to mean that we would only need to file the forms if our initial application wasn't successful. I take it you're leaving in the morning, correct?
2. To endure or tolerate some unpleasant, critical, harsh, or abusive treatment, whether physical or emotional. Tell me what you really thought of my play—be honest, I can take it! Military training is grueling, and some people just can't take it.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take it
to endure something, physically or mentally. (Often negative.) I just can't take it anymore. If you can't take it, quit.
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take it that...
to understand it to be thus... Am I to take it that you think this is the end of our relationship?
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
take it
1. Understand, as in I take it they won't accept your proposal. [Early 1500s]
2. Endure abuse, criticism, harsh treatment, or unpleasantness, as in Tell me what you really think of me-I can take it. [Mid-1800s] This phrase is sometimes modified as take just so much, meaning "endure only up to a point." For example, I can take just so much of this nonsense before I lose patience. Also see take it on the chin; take lying down.
3. Accept or believe something, as in I'll take it on the doctor's say-so. Also see the subsequent entries beginning with take it.
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take something
see under take it.
See also: something, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
take it
submit to, tolerate, or endure a bad experience or hardship.See also: take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
ˈtake it (that...)
think or suppose (that something is true, will happen, etc.): ‘I take it that you won’t be back for lunch,’ she said as they left. You speak French, I take it?See also: take
ˈtake it
(informal) (often used with can/could) be able to bear or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant such as stress, criticism or pain: They argued so much that finally he couldn’t take it any more and he left her. People are rude to her in her job, and she feels she’s taken it for long enough.See also: take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take it
tv. to endure something, physically or mentally. (see also take it on the chin.) I just can’t take it anymore.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
take it
1. To understand; assume: As I take it, they won't accept the proposal.
2. Informal To endure abuse, criticism, or other harsh treatment: If you can dish it out, you've got to learn to take it.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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- take (one) for (something)
- take (one) to task
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- take someone to the cleaners