take (something) to be (something)

take (something) to be (something)

To understand, suppose, or presume something to be true or to be the case. For years, researchers took this to be the intended meaning of the author, but a recently discovered diary seems to suggest otherwise. We'll take this to be your final answer.
See also: take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • I take it
  • IYSWIM
  • IYKWIM
  • I don't suppose you
  • I don't suppose you could...
  • I suppose not
  • chalk (something or someone) off
  • chalk off
  • take on a new significance
  • assent