take (the) roll

take (the) roll

In a group setting, to call out each person's name from a list to see if they are present or absent. I haven't taken roll yet, but it looks like a lot of kids are absent from school today. Suzy, please take the roll, I need to step out for a moment.
See also: roll, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • call (the) roll
  • call roll
  • pearly
  • babysit with (someone or something)
  • afflict
  • afflict (one) with (someone or something)
  • afflict with
  • assail with
  • badger into
  • badger to death