take (something) in tow
take (something) in tow
To pull or drag something. Originally a nautical phrase used to describe the action of a ship towing something. They'll take the plane in tow and bring it back to the hangar.
See also: take, tow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- all right
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand