take

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 (one) for (something)

1. To presume or believe that one is a certain type of person. Huh. I didn't take you for the lying type. I'd advise you not to take her for a fool. She may play dumb, but she's very crafty.
2. To swindle, cheat, or defraud someone out of something, especially some amount of money. When all was said and done, that no-good lawyer took us for thousands of dollars.
3. To bring someone (to some location) in order to treat them to something. The boss said he would take us for pizza at the end of the week. Let's take the kids for ice cream tomorrow.
See also: take

take (one) to task

To scold, reprimand, lecture, or hold one accountable for some wrong or error they committed. Mom took me to task over my terrible report card. You don't have to take everyone to task who misuses the word "literally," you know.
See also: take, task

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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taken

1. Already claimed or reserved; spoken for. I'm sorry, this seat is taken. Excuse me, is this table taken?
2. informal By extension, already in a committed romantic relationship. I asked Tom if he wanted to go on a date with me, but it turns out he's taken. I'm flattered, truly, but I'm afraid I'm taken.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take something

to endure something; to survive something. I don't think I can take any more scolding today. I've been in trouble since I got up this morning. Mary was very insulting to Tom, but he can take it.

take it

to endure something, physically or mentally. (Often negative.) I just can't take it anymore. If you can't take it, quit.
See also: take
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.
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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?
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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.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

take

1. n. a section of a film that is pronounced acceptable just after it is shot. After seven straight takes the crew demanded a break.
2. n. the amount of money taken in at some event; the money received for the tickets that have been purchased. The take was much larger than we expected.
3. tv. to cheat or deceive someone. When they think you’re going to count your change, they won’t try to take you.
4. tv. to defeat someone, as in a fight. Max thought he could take the guy, but he wasn’t sure.
5. n. money taken in a theft or illegal scheme. Let’s spilt up the take now, not later!

take it

tv. to endure something, physically or mentally. (see also take it on the chin.) I just can’t take it anymore.
See also: take

taken

and had and took
1. mod. cheated; deceived. I counted my change, and I knew I was taken.
2. mod. drug intoxicated; unconscious from drugs. The guy in the corner booth was taken and crying in his beer.
3. mod. dead. I’m sorry, your cat is taken—pifted. Your cat’s took, lady, tough luck.
4. mod. already claimed as someone’s mate or lover. Sorry, Bill, I’m already taken. Sam and I are engaged.

took

verb
See taken
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

take

/call/bring to task
To reprimand or censure.

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.
See also: take
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See:
  • (I've) got to take off
  • (it) takes one to know one
  • (one) can't take (someone) anywhere
  • (someone's) take on (something)
  • (someone) needs to take several seats
  • (you) can't take it with you (when you go)
  • (you) pay your money and take your choice
  • Can I take a message?
  • Can I take your order?
  • Come in and sit a spell
  • Could I take a message?
  • Could I take your order?
  • Every man for himself
  • Give an inch and he'll take a mile
  • God takes soonest those he loveth best
  • I take it
  • I'll take a rain check
  • I, you, etc. can't take somebody anywhere
  • It takes all kinds
  • It takes getting used to
  • It takes money to make money
  • It takes two to make a bargain
  • It takes two to make a quarrel
  • It will take some doing
  • It would take an act of Congress to do
  • May I take a message?
  • May I take your order?
  • Take a long walk off a short pier
  • Take a powder!
  • Take a running jump in the lake!
  • Take a running jump!
  • Take five
  • Take it away!
  • Take it down a thou!
  • Take it down a thousand!
  • Take it easy
  • Take it from me!
  • Take it or leave it
  • Take my word for it
  • Take the bitter with the sweet
  • Take your seat
  • That takes care of that
  • That takes the cake!
  • What do you take me for?
  • You can’t take it with you
  • You pays your money and you takes your chance
  • a double take
  • a load off feet
  • a load off mind
  • able to take a joke
  • able to take just so much
  • able to take only so much
  • all students take calculus
  • allow nature to take its course
  • arm and a leg
  • as a duck takes to water
  • as, whenever, etc. the fancy takes you
  • at face value, take
  • at pains, be at
  • be in holy orders
  • be in/take orders
  • be on the take
  • be taken up with (someone or something)
  • be/take all day, morning, etc.
  • blow the lid off something
  • bring (one) down a peg (or two)
  • bring (one) to task
  • bring/take somebody down a peg
  • call (one) to task
  • call roll
  • can take (something) to the bank
  • can take it to the bank
  • can't stand the pace
  • can't take (one's) eyes off (of) (someone or something)
  • can't take it with you
  • can't take the heat
  • can't take your eyes off someone/something
  • carry (something) too far
  • carry/take something too, etc. far
  • catch (a)hold of (someone or something)
  • catch (someone's) fancy
  • catch cold
  • catch death
  • catch forty winks
  • catch someone off guard
  • catch/get/grab/take hold of somebody/something
  • catch/take somebody unawares
  • catch/take/tickle somebody's fancy
  • claim the moral high ground
  • come in and take a load off your feet
  • cum grano salis
  • cut down
  • day off
  • devil take the hindmost
  • devil take the hindmost, the
  • difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer
  • do a double take
  • do a shot
  • do a takeoff on (someone or something)
  • don't take any wooden nickels
  • don't that take the rag off the bush!
  • double take
  • double take, do a
  • draw (one) to one side
  • draw a bead on someone/something
  • every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost
  • first crack at
  • follow a middle course
  • follow/steer/take a middle course
  • for a spin
  • garner in
  • get (a lot of) stick (from someone)
  • get (something) into (one's) head
  • get a free ride
  • get a grip on (oneself)
  • get a hold on/of (oneself)
  • get a load off one’s feet
  • get hold of (one)
  • get into one's head
  • get sick
  • get someone's take on, to
  • get the bit between (one's) teeth
  • get the measure of (someone or something)
  • get the wooden spoon
  • get, take, etc. a free ride
  • get, win, take, etc. the wooden spoon
  • get/have/take the measure of somebody
  • get/take a grip/hold on yourself
  • get/take flak
  • get/take it into your head that...
  • get/take stick from somebody
  • get/take the bit between your teeth
  • give (one) an inch and (one) will take a mile
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard
  • give (someone) an inch and they'll take a mile
  • give an inch and they'll take a mile
  • give and take
  • give or take
  • give someone an inch and they'll take a mile
  • give with one hand and take away with the other
  • go down memory lane
  • go down/take somebody down memory lane
  • go into a nosedive
  • go to the trouble
  • got to take off
  • grab (a)hold of (someone)
  • grab someone/something by the throat
  • grab the bull by the horns
  • hard to take
  • have a butcher's
  • have a crack at
  • have a crack at something
  • have a fit
  • have a gander
  • have a hand in
  • have a hand in (something)
  • have a shot at (someone or something)
  • have a stake in
  • have a whack (at something)
  • have got what it takes
  • have no part in/of (something)
  • have pity on (one)
  • have the bit in (one's) teeth
  • have the measure of (someone or something)
  • have what it takes
  • have/play/take/want no part in/of something
  • have/take a butcher's
  • have/take a gander
  • have/take a hand in something/in doing something
  • have/take a shot
  • have/take a shufti
  • head for the hills
  • hold of
  • hot take
  • if you can't take it, (then) don't dish it out
  • if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen
  • in effect
  • in good part
  • it doesn't take a rocket scientist (to do something)
  • it takes (some) getting used to
  • it takes a thief to catch a thief
  • it takes a village
  • it takes a village to raise a child
  • it takes all kinds (to make a world)
  • it takes all sorts
  • it takes all sorts to make a world
  • it takes getting used to
  • it takes money to make money
  • it takes one bad apple to spoil the (whole) barrel
  • it takes one bad apple to spoil the (whole) bunch
  • it takes one bad apple to spoil the (whole) bushel
  • it takes one to know one
  • it takes two
  • it takes two (to do something)
  • it takes two to make a bargain
  • it takes two to make a quarrel
  • it takes two to tango
  • it will take some doing
  • it would take an act of Congress to (do something)
  • keep cool
  • kick ass and take names
  • kick the stuffing out of
  • lead (one) down the garden path
  • let nature take its course
  • licking
  • load off one's mind, a
  • look out for
  • lot of give-and-take
  • lot of nerve
  • make (one) sit up and take notice
  • make a pass at
  • make it business to
  • more than (one) can take
  • more than one can bear
  • not be all day
  • not be all morning
  • not take (one's) eyes off (someone or something)
  • not take (something) lightly
  • not take (something) lying down
  • not take (something) sitting down
  • not take all day
  • not take all morning
  • not take kindly to (something)
  • not take kindly to somebody/something
  • not take no for an answer
  • not take something lying down
  • not take stock in (something)
  • not take your eyes off somebody/something
  • off someone's hands
  • on faith, take it
  • on the take
  • one for the road
  • out of context
  • out of hands
  • pay your money and take your choice
  • pay(s) your money and take(s) your choice, you
  • pick up the ball and run with it
  • pick up the gauntlet
  • play no part in/of (something)
  • pound of flesh
  • pride oneself on
  • rain check
  • right tack/track, to take/on the
  • rise to the bait
  • run its course
  • run/take its course
  • seize the moral high ground
  • shut up and take my money
  • sign/take the pledge
  • sit up
  • sit up and take notice
  • sit up and take notice, to (make someone)
  • steer a middle course
  • suck in
  • take
  • take (a lot of) stick (from someone)
  • take (a)hold
  • take (a)hold of (someone or something)
  • take (great) pains (to do something)
  • take (great) pains over (something)
  • take (great) pains with (something)
  • take (one's or someone's) life in(to) (one's) (own) hands
  • take (one's) ball and go home
  • take (one's) belt in (a notch (or two))
  • take (one's) blood pressure
  • take (one's) break
  • take (one's) breath away
  • take (one's) chances
  • take (one's) cherry
  • take (one's) courage in both hands
  • take (one's) death (of cold)
  • take (one's) eye off the ball
  • take (one's) eyes off (of) (someone or something)
  • take (one's) fancy
  • take (one's) hands off (something or someone)
  • take (one's) hat off to (someone or something)
  • take (one's) head off
  • take (one's) life
  • take (one's) lumps
  • take (one's) measure
  • take (one's) medicine
  • take (one's) mind off (something)
  • take (one's) name in vain
  • take (one's) own life
  • take (one's) part
  • take (one's) pick
  • take (one's) pick of (someone or something)
  • take (one's) picture
  • take (one's) point
  • take (one's) seat
  • take (one's) side
  • take (one's) temperature
  • take (one's) time
  • take (one's) turn
  • take (one's) word
  • take (one's) word for (something)
  • take (one's) word for it
  • take (one's) word on (something)
  • take (one's) word on it
  • take (one) aback
  • take (one) around
  • take (one) aside
  • take (one) at (one's) word
  • take (one) behind the woodshed
  • take (one) by surprise
  • take (one) down a notch (or two)
  • take (one) down a peg (or two)
  • take (one) down memory lane
  • take (one) down to size
  • take (one) for (something)
  • take (one) for a fool
  • take (one) for a ride
  • take (one) for a sleigh ride
  • take (one) for an idiot
  • take (one) for dead
  • take (one) in tow
  • take (one) off guard
  • take (one) out of (oneself)
  • take (one) out to dinner
  • take (one) round
  • take (one) through (something or some place)
  • take (one) to one side
  • take (one) to task
  • take (one) to the cleaners
  • take (one) to the woodshed
  • take (one) up on (something)
  • take (one) wrong
  • take (out) on the street(s)
  • take (some amount of money) for (something)
  • take (some) heat
  • take (some) time off from work
  • take (someone or something) as (something)
  • take (someone or something) at face value
  • take (someone or something) back to (someone or some place)
  • take (someone or something) before (someone or something)
  • take (someone or something) below
  • take (someone or something) by (something)
  • take (someone or something) for
  • take (someone or something) for (something)
  • take (someone or something) for granted
  • take (someone or something) in as (something)
  • take (someone or something) in hand
  • take (someone or something) into (one's) heart
  • take (someone or something) into (something or some place)
  • take (someone or something) into account
  • take (someone or something) off (one's) hands
  • take (someone or something) out of (someone or something)
  • take (someone or something) seriously
  • take (someone or something) to court
  • take (someone or something) to law
  • take (someone's or something's) place
  • take (someone's or something's) pulse
  • take (someone) as (one) finds them
  • take (someone) at his/her word, to
  • take (someone) down a peg (or two)
  • take (someone) down a peg, to
  • take (someone) for a ride, to
  • take (someone) into (one's) confidence
  • take (someone) to the mat
  • take (someone) under (one's) wing
  • take (someone, something, or some place) by storm
  • take (something) amiss
  • take (something) as (the) gospel truth
  • take (something) as gospel
  • take (something) as it comes
  • take (something) by the throat
  • take (something) down a thousand
  • take (something) for (the) gospel truth
  • take (something) for a drive
  • take (something) for a ride
  • take (something) for a spin
  • take (something) for gospel
  • take (something) further
  • take (something) hard
  • take (something) in (one's) stride
  • take (something) in good part
  • take (something) in the wrong way
  • take (something) in tow
  • take (something) into (one's) head
  • take (something) into (one's) own hands
  • take (something) into consideration
  • take (something) lightly
  • take (something) like a man
  • take (something) lying down
  • take (something) off the table
  • take (something) on (oneself)
  • take (something) on board
  • take (something) on faith
  • take (something) on the chin
  • take (something) on the nose
  • take (something) on trust
  • take (something) out against (one)
  • take (something) out in (something)
  • take (something) out in trade
  • take (something) out of context
  • take (something) out on (someone or something)
  • take (something) personally
  • take (something) public
  • take (something) sitting down
  • take (something) slow
  • take (something) the wrong way
  • take (something) through (one's) head
  • take (something) through the nose
  • take (something) to be (something)
  • take (something) to extremes
  • take (something) to heart
  • take (something) to the grave
  • take (something) to the next level
  • take (something) to the street(s)
  • take (something) too far
  • take (something) under advisement
  • take (something) under consideration
  • take (something) up with (one)
  • take (something) upon (oneself)
  • take (something) with a grain of salt
  • take (something) with a pinch of salt
  • take (the) roll
  • take French leave
  • take a Captain Cook
  • take a back seat
  • take a backseat
  • take a backseat, to
  • take a bath
  • take a bath on (something)
  • take a bath on something
  • take a bath, to
  • take a bawling out
  • take a bead on (someone or something)
  • take a beating
  • take a bite of the reality sandwich
  • take a bite out of
  • take a bite out of (something)
  • take a bite out of something
  • take a blind bit of notice
  • take a bow
  • take a break
  • take a breath
  • take a breather
  • take a butcher's
  • take a chainsaw to (something)
  • take a chance
  • take a chance on
  • take a chance on (someone or something)
  • take a chill pill
  • take a cold shower
  • take a collection up
  • take a collection up (for someone or something)
  • take a course
  • take a course (in something)
  • take a crack at (something)
  • take a crack at something
  • take a crap
  • take a deep breath
  • take a dig at
  • take a dig at (someone or something)
  • take a dig at someone
  • take a dim view (of someone or something)
  • take a dim view of
  • take a dim view of something
  • take a dim view of, to
  • take a dim/poor view of somebody/something
  • take a dirt nap
  • take a dive
  • take a drag
  • take a drag (on something)
  • take a drubbing
  • take a dump
  • take a fall
  • take a fancy to
  • take a fancy to (someone or something)
  • take a fancy to somebody/something
  • take a firm grip on
  • take a firm grip on (someone or something)
  • take a firm line (on or against something)
  • take a firm line/stand
  • take a firm stand (on or against something)
  • take a fit
  • take a flyer
  • take a flyer (on something)
  • take a flyer on something
  • take a free ride
  • take a gamble
  • take a gander
  • take a gander (at someone or something)
  • take a gander at
  • take a gander at someone/something
  • take a grip on (oneself)
  • take a guess
  • take a hammering
  • take a hand in
  • take a hand in (something)
  • take a hard left
  • take a hard line
  • take a hard right
  • take a hike
  • take a hint
  • take a hit
  • take a hold on (oneself)
  • take a jab at
  • take a jab at (someone or something)
  • take a jab at someone
  • take a joke
  • take a knee
  • take a knock
  • take a leaf from
  • take a leaf from (one)
  • take a leaf from (someone's) book
  • take a leaf out of (one's) book
  • take a leaf out of book
  • take a leaf out of somebody's book
  • take a leaf out of someone's book
  • take a leaf out of someone's book, to
  • take a leak
  • take a leak, to
  • take a leap of faith
  • take a licking and keep on ticking
  • take a licking but keep on ticking
  • take a liking to (someone or something)
  • take a load off
  • take a load off (one's feet)
  • take a load off (one's) mind
  • take a load off mind
  • take a load off one’s feet
  • take a load off someone's mind
  • take a load off your feet
  • take a long look at something
  • take a long walk on a short pier
  • take a long, hard look at (something)
  • take a look (at someone or something)
  • take a look at
  • take a look for
  • take a look for (someone or something)
  • take a lot of nerve
  • take a lot of nerve (to do something)
  • take a lot off (someone's) mind
  • take a lot out of
  • take a lot out of (one)
  • take a meeting
  • take a message to Garcia
  • take a middle course
  • take a nap
  • take a new turn
  • take a nosedive
  • take a number
  • take a page from (someone's) book
  • take a page from someone’s book
  • take a page out of (someone's) book
  • take a peek at (someone or something)
  • take a pew
  • take a picture
  • take a picture (of someone or something)
  • take a piece out of (one)
  • take a piss
  • take a poke at
  • take a poke at (someone or something)
  • take a poke at somebody/something
  • take a poke at someone
  • take a poor view of (someone or something)
  • take a pop at
  • take a pop at (someone or something)
  • take a pop at someone
  • take a pop at someone/something
  • take a pot shot
  • take a potshot at
  • take a potshot/potshots
  • take a powder
  • take a powder, to
  • take a punishing
  • take a punt at
  • take a rain check
  • take a rain check, to
  • take a ride to Tyburn
  • take a risk
  • take a run at (someone)
  • take a run at (something)
  • take a running jump
  • take a running jump in a/the lake
  • take a seat
  • take a shellacking
  • take a shine to
  • take a shine to (someone or something)
  • take a shine to somebody/something
  • take a shine to someone
  • take a shine to, to
  • take a shit
  • take a shot
  • take a shot (at someone or something)
  • take a shot at
  • take a shot at (someone or something)
  • take a shot at something
  • take a shot in the dark
  • take a shower
  • take a sledgehammer to crack a nut
  • take a spill
  • take a spin (to some place)
  • take a squat
  • take a squirt
  • take a stab at (something)
  • take a stab in the dark
  • take a stand
  • take a stand against (someone or something)
  • take a stand on
  • take a stand on (something)
  • take a step back
  • take a straw poll
  • take a stroll down memory lane
  • take a swing at
  • take a swing at (someone or something)
  • take a swipe at
  • take a swipe at (someone or something)
  • take a swipe at someone/something
  • take a telling-off
  • take a toll
  • take a toll (on someone or something)
  • take a trip down memory lane
  • take a tumble
  • take a turn for the better
  • take a turn for the better/worse
  • take a turn for the worse
  • take a vacation
  • take a walk
  • take a walk down memory lane
  • take a walk on the wild side
  • take a warrant out
  • take a warrant out for (someone or something)
  • take a warrant out on (one)
  • take a whack at (someone or something)
  • take a whack at someone/something
  • take a whack at something
  • take a whiz
  • take a wife
  • take a/(one's) cue from (someone or something)
  • take a/its toll
  • take a/the bullet (for someone)
  • take a/the hint
  • take a/the secret to (one's)/the grave
  • take aback
  • take aback, to
  • take aboard
  • take account of
  • take account of (someone or something)
  • take across
  • take action
  • take action against
  • take action against (someone or something)
  • take action on
  • take action on (someone or something)
  • take advantage of
  • take advantage of (someone or something)
  • take advantage of someone
  • take advantage of something
  • take advantage of something/somebody
  • take after
  • take after (one)
  • take aim
  • take aim (at someone or something
  • take aim at
  • take aim at somebody/something
  • take aloft
  • take along
  • take amiss
  • take an amount of money for
  • take an axe to
  • take an early bath
  • take an eye for an eye
  • take an interest
  • take an interest in
  • take an interest in (someone or something)
  • take an oath
  • take apart
  • take around
  • take as
  • take as gospel
  • take aside
  • take at face value
  • take at face value, to
  • take at word
  • take attendance
  • take away
  • take away from
  • take away from (something)
  • take back
  • take back to
  • take before
  • take below
  • take belt in
  • take blood pressure
  • take breath away
  • take by
  • take by storm
  • take by storm, to
  • take by surprise
  • take care
  • take care of
  • take care of (someone or something)
  • take care of business
  • take care of number one
  • take care of numero uno
  • take care of someone
  • take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves
  • take care of the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves
  • take care of the pennies, and the pounds will take care of themselves
  • take care of yourself/somebody/something
  • take center stage
  • take centre stage
  • take chances
  • take charge
  • take coals to Newcastle
  • take cold
  • take comfort in (something)
  • take control (of someone or something)
  • take control of
  • take cover
  • take credit (for something)
  • take credit for
  • take cue from
  • take doing
  • take down
  • take down a notch
  • take down a peg
  • take each day as it comes
  • take effect
  • take eggs for money
  • take exception
  • take exception to
  • take exception to (something)
  • take exception to something
  • take eyes off
  • take fire
  • take flight
  • take for
  • take for a ride
  • take for an idiot and take for a fool
  • take for dead
  • take for granted
  • take forever
  • take form
  • take fright
  • take from
  • take from (someone or something)
  • take fuel on
  • take gloves off
  • take guard
  • take hands off
  • take hat off to
  • take head off
  • take heart
  • take heed
  • take heed (of someone or something)
  • take hold
  • take hold of
  • take holy orders
  • take home
  • take home the bacon
  • take hostage
  • take hostages
  • take ill
  • take in
  • take in (one's) belt (a notch (or two))
  • take in as
  • take in hand
  • take in stride
  • take in water
  • take into
  • take into account
  • take into confidence
  • take into head
  • take into heart
  • take into one's confidence
  • take into one's head, to
  • take into one's own hands, to
  • take into some place
  • take inventory
  • take issue
  • take issue with
  • take issue with (someone or something)
  • take issue with somebody
  • take it
  • take it as read
  • take it away
  • take it down a notch
  • take it easy on
  • take it easy on (someone or something)
  • take it from here
  • take it from here/there
  • take it from me
  • take it from me, (you can)
  • take it from the top
  • take it from there
  • take it in stride, to
  • take it in the neck
  • take it into (one's) head (to do something)
  • take it into your head
  • take it into your head to do something
  • take it like a man
  • take it lying down, to
  • take it on (oneself) to (do something)
  • take it on the chin
  • take it on the lam
  • take it on the nose
  • take it on/upon yourself to do something
  • take it one day at a time
  • take it out of (one)
  • take it out of one
  • take it out of somebody
  • take it out on
  • take it out on (someone or something)
  • take it out on somebody
  • take it out on someone/something
  • take it outside
  • take it slow
  • take it that
  • take it through the nose
  • take it to grave
  • take it to the street
  • take it up the ass
  • take it upon (oneself) to (do something)
  • take it upon oneself
  • take it with (one) (when one goes)
  • take it with one
  • take it/things easy
  • take it/things one day at a time
  • take its course
  • take its toll
  • take kindly to
  • take kindly to (something)
  • take leave
  • take leave of
  • take leave of (one's) senses
  • take leave of (someone or something)
  • take leave of senses
  • take leave of your senses
  • take liberties
  • take liberties with
  • take liberties with (someone or something)
  • take life
  • take life in hands
  • take lumps
  • take lying down
  • take matters into (one's) own hands
  • take matters into your own hands
  • take medicine
  • take names
  • take no account of (someone or something)
  • take no for an answer
  • take no for an answer, not
  • take no notice of (something or someone)
  • take no part in/of (something)
  • take no prisoners
  • take no stock in
  • take no stock in (something)
  • take note
  • take note (of someone or something)
  • take note of
  • take note of (something)
  • take note of something
  • take notes
  • take notice (of someone or something)
  • take notice of
  • take off
  • take off (one's) hat (to someone or something)
  • take off after (someone or something)
  • take off from
  • take off from (something)
  • take off from work
  • take off hands
  • take off hat
  • take off one's hat to, to
  • take offence (at something)
  • take offense
  • take offense (at) (something)
  • take office
  • take on
  • take on (a) new meaning
  • take on (a) new significance
  • take on a life of its own
  • take on a new significance
  • take on as (something)
  • take on board
  • take on faith
  • take on fuel
  • take on oneself
  • take on the chin
  • take on too much
  • take on trust
  • take one at word
  • take one back
  • take one for the team
  • take one look (at someone or something)
  • take one's breath away
  • take one's breath away, to
  • take one's chances
  • take one's cue from
  • take one's hat off to
  • take one's medicine
  • take one's name in vain, to
  • take one's time
  • take oneself off
  • take one’s belt in
  • take one’s belt in a notch
  • take one’s lumps
  • take or an animal in
  • take out
  • take out (something) against (one)
  • take out a loan
  • take out a warrant
  • take out a warrant for (someone or something)
  • take out a warrant on (one)
  • take out in trade
  • take out of
  • take out on
  • take out the trash
  • take out to dinner
  • take over
  • take over the reins
  • take own life
  • take pains
  • take pains over
  • take pains with
  • take pains with something/to do something
  • take pains, to
  • take part
  • take personally
  • take pick of
  • take pictures
  • take pity
  • take pity on
  • take pity on (someone or something)
  • take place
  • take possession
  • take possession (of something)
  • take pot luck
  • take potluck
  • take precedence over (someone or something)
  • take pride (in someone or something)
  • take pride in
  • take pride in somebody/something
  • take public
  • take pulse
  • take refuge in
  • take refuge in (something or some place)
  • take revenge
  • take revenge (against/on someone or something)
  • take root
  • take root, to
  • take round
  • take second place
  • take shape
  • take sick
  • take sides
  • take sides against
  • take sides against (someone or something)
  • take silk
  • take solace
  • take solace in (something)
  • take some beating
  • take some doing
  • take some heat
  • take some nerve (to do something)
  • take somebody as you find them
  • take somebody at their word
  • take somebody by surprise
  • take somebody for a ride
  • take somebody into your confidence
  • take somebody out of himself, herself, etc.
  • take somebody to task
  • take somebody to the cleaners
  • take somebody's breath away
  • take somebody's life
  • take somebody's mind off something
  • take somebody's name in vain
  • take somebody's part
  • take somebody's place
  • take somebody's point
  • take somebody's temperature
  • take somebody's word for it
  • take somebody/something at face value
  • take somebody/something by storm
  • take somebody/something for granted
  • take somebody/something in hand
  • take somebody/something seriously
  • take somebody/something to the mat
  • take someone aback
  • take someone at his or her word
  • take someone at their word
  • take someone down a peg or two
  • take someone for a ride
  • take someone for a sleigh ride
  • take someone in
  • take someone in hand
  • take someone off
  • take someone or something apart
  • take someone or something in hand
  • take someone out
  • take someone to law
  • take someone to task
  • take someone to the cleaners
  • take someone to the woodshed
  • take someone under your wing
  • take someone's breath away
  • take someone's life
  • take someone's measure
  • take someone's name in vain
  • take someone's part
  • take someone's point
  • take someone's word
  • take someone/something apart
  • take someone/something off
  • take someone/something on
  • take something
  • take something amiss
  • take something as gospel
  • take something as it comes
  • take something as read
  • take something as/for gospel/gospel truth
  • take something by storm
  • take something for granted
  • take something further
  • take something hard
  • take something in good part
  • take something in your stride
  • take something into account
  • take something into consideration
  • take something lying down
  • take something on board
  • take something on the chin
  • take something on trust
  • take something out
  • take something personally
  • take something public
  • take something the wrong way
  • take something to heart
  • take something with a pinch of salt
  • take something/it as read
  • take something/somebody off somebody's hands
  • take somewhere by storm
  • take soundings
  • take steps
  • take steps to (do something)
  • take steps to do something
  • take stock
  • take stock (of something)
  • take stock in
  • take stock in (something)
  • take temperature
  • take ten
  • take the
  • take the Browns to the Super Bowl
  • take the King's shilling
  • take the King's/Queen's shilling
  • take the L
  • take the Michael (out of someone or something)
  • take the air
  • take the bad with the good
  • take the bait
  • take the ball and run (with it)
  • take the ball and run with it
  • take the ball before the bound
  • take the bark off
  • take the bear by the tooth
  • take the bench
  • take the biscuit
  • take the bit between (one's) teeth
  • take the bit between the teeth, to
  • take the bit in (one's) mouth
  • take the bit in (one's) teeth
  • take the bit in one's mouth
  • take the bit in teeth
  • take the blame
  • take the blame (for something)
  • take the body
  • take the bread out from people's mouths
  • take the bread out of (one's) mouth
  • take the bread out of people's mouths
  • take the bread out of someone's mouth
  • take the brunt of (something)
  • take the bull by its horns
  • take the bull by the horns
  • take the bull by the horns, to
  • take the cake
  • take the cake, to
  • take the cash and let the credit go
  • take the chance (to do something)
  • take the checkered flag
  • take the chequered flag
  • take the chill off
  • take the chill off (of) (something or some place)
  • take the cloth
  • take the count
  • take the coward's way out
  • take the cure
  • take the easy way out
  • take the edge off
  • take the edge off (something)
  • take the edge off something
  • take the fall
  • take the fall (for someone or something)
  • take the field
  • take the fifth
  • take the fifth (amendment)
  • take the first crack at (something)
  • take the floor
  • take the game to
  • take the gas pipe
  • take the gilt off the gingerbread
  • take the gloves off
  • take the goods the gods provide
  • take the heat
  • take the heat off
  • take the heat off (of) (someone or something)
  • take the heat off someone
  • take the heat out of (something)
  • take the heat out of something
  • take the heat, to
  • take the helm
  • take the high ground
  • take the high road
  • take the hint
  • take the hit (for someone or something)
  • take the initiative
  • take the law into (one's) own hands
  • take the law into one's hands
  • take the law into own hands
  • take the law into your own hands
  • take the lead
  • take the liberty
  • take the liberty of
  • take the liberty of (doing something)
  • take the liberty of doing
  • take the liberty of doing something
  • take the liberty to do (something)
  • take the lid off
  • take the lid off (something)
  • take the line of least resistance
  • take the load off
  • take the load off (one's feet)
  • take the load off one's feet
  • take the long count
  • take the long view
  • take the low road
  • take the measure of (someone or something)
  • take the mick (out of someone or something)
  • take the mickey
  • take the mickey (out of someone or something)
  • take the mickey out of
  • take the mickey/mick
  • take the mike (out of someone or something)
  • take the money and run
  • take the moral high ground
  • take the occasion
  • take the occasion (to do something)
  • take the offensive
  • take the opportunity (to do something)
  • take the pipe
  • take the piss
  • take the piss (out of) (someone or something)
  • take the piss out of
  • take the piss out of someone
  • take the place of (someone or something)
  • take the pledge
  • take the plunge
  • take the pulse of
  • take the pulse of (something)
  • take the rag off the bush
  • take the rap
  • take the rap (for someone or something)
  • take the rap for something
  • take the rein(s)
  • take the rise (out of) (someone or something)
  • take the rise out of someone/something
  • take the rough with the smooth
  • take the rough with the smooth, to
  • take the secret to the grave
  • take the shadow for the substance
  • take the shine off
  • take the shine off something
  • take the shirt off (one's) back
  • take the slack up
  • take the spear
  • take the spear in one’s chest
  • take the stage
  • take the stand
  • take the starch out of
  • take the starch out of (one)
  • take the starch out of someone
  • take the sting out of
  • take the sting out of (something)
  • take the sting out of something
  • take the teeth out of
  • take the time
  • take the trouble
  • take the trouble of (doing something)
  • take the trouble to (do something)
  • take the veil
  • take the view
  • take the view that
  • take the weight off (one's) feet
  • take the weight off (one's) legs
  • take the weight off your feet
  • take the wheel
  • take the wind out of (one's) sails
  • take the wind out of one's sails
  • take the wind out of sails
  • take the wind out of somebody's sails
  • take the wind out of someone's sails
  • take the wind out of someone's sails, to
  • take the wind out of someone’s sails
  • take the wooden spoon
  • take the words out of (one's) mouth
  • take the words out of mouth
  • take the words out of somebody's mouth
  • take the words out of someone's mouth
  • take the wraps off
  • take the wraps off something
  • take the wrong way
  • take things easy
  • take things one day at a time
  • take through
  • take time
  • take time by the forelock
  • take time out
  • take to
  • take to (one's) heels
  • take to (something) like a duck to water
  • take to bed
  • take to court
  • take to heart
  • take to heart, to
  • take to heels
  • take to it like a duck to water, to
  • take to one side
  • take to one's heels
  • take to one's heels, to
  • take to pieces
  • take to something like a duck to water
  • take to task
  • take to task, to
  • take to the cleaners
  • take to the cleaners, to
  • take to the hills
  • take to the hustings
  • take to the road
  • take to the stump
  • take to the tall timber(s)
  • take to the woodshed
  • take to wife
  • take to your bed
  • take to your heels
  • take too much on
  • take trouble over (something)
  • take trouble over/with something
  • take trouble with (something)
  • take turn
  • take turns
  • take turns doing something/to do something
  • take turns with
  • take two and hit to right
  • take umbrage
  • take umbrage at
  • take umbrage at (something)
  • take umbrage, to
  • take under advisement
  • take under one's wing
  • take up
  • take up (one's) abode
  • take up (the) cudgels against (someone or something)
  • take up a collection
  • take up abode
  • take up arms
  • take up arms (against someone or something)
  • take up for
  • take up for (someone or something)
  • take up on
  • take up residence
  • take up residence in (some place)
  • take up space
  • take up the challenge
  • take up the cudgels
  • take up the cudgels (for/on behalf of someone or something)
  • take up the cudgels for somebody/something
  • take up the gauntlet
  • take up the hatchet
  • take up the running
  • take up the slack
  • take up time
  • take up to
  • take up to (someone, something, or some place)
  • take up where (one) left off
  • take up where one left off
  • take up with
  • take up with (one)
  • take vows
  • take wing
  • take with
  • take with (one or something)
  • take with a pinch of salt
  • take with one
  • take word for
  • take word for it
  • take wrong
  • take years off
  • take years off (of) (one)
  • take years off somebody
  • take your breath away
  • take your chances
  • take your courage in both hands
  • take your cue from
  • take your cue from somebody
  • take your cue from someone
  • take your eye off the ball
  • take your hat off to
  • take your hat off to somebody
  • take your hat off to someone
  • take your life in your hands
  • take your lumps
  • take your medicine
  • take your own life
  • take your place
  • take your time
  • take, claim, seize, etc. the moral high ground
  • take-off artist
  • take/draw somebody to one side
  • take/have somebody under your wing
  • take/have your pick
  • take/plead the fifth
  • takes one to know one
  • takes two to tango
  • that takes the cake
  • that's that
  • the devil take the hindmost
  • throw down the gauntlet
  • throw down the gauntlet, to
  • tickle (one's) fancy
  • time off
  • try at
  • under one's wing, to be/take someone
  • under wing
  • want no part in/of (something)
  • what it takes
  • whatever it takes
  • whenever the fancy takes (one)
  • whiff of
  • win the wooden spoon
  • winner take all
  • winner takes all
  • with a grain of salt
  • with a grain/pinch of salt, (to take)
  • won't take no for an answer
  • words right out of one's mouth, to take
  • you can dish it out, but you can't take it
  • you can take a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
  • you can take/lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink
  • you can't take it with you
  • you pay your money, and you take your choice
  • you pays your money and takes your choice
  • you pays your money and you takes your choice
  • you pays your money, and you takes your chance(s)
  • you pays your money, and you takes your choice
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