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TAKE THE QUIZ“take (something”
The following 17 entries include the term take (something.
take (something) as a sign
idiom: to believe that something (such as an action or event) shows that something else exists, is true, or will happen
take (something) as given
idiom: to regard or accept (something) as true or real
take (something) as read
idiom: to accept or assume that something is true and does not need to be proved
take (something) by storm
idiom: to quickly become very successful or popular in (a particular place) or among (a particular group)
take something for what it's worth
idiom—used to say that one does not strongly believe that something is true or important
take (something) in good part
idiom: to not become too angry or upset about something : to not object too much to something
take (something) in one's stride
idiom: to deal with (something difficult or upsetting) in a calm way
take (something) in stride
idiom: to deal with (something difficult or upsetting) in a calm way
take (something) into consideration
idiom: to think about (something) before one makes a decision or forms an opinion
take (something) into one's (own) hands
idiom: to take control of something : seek to do something that is the responsibility of others
take (something) lying down
idiom: to accept (something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment) without trying to fight against it
take (something) on board
idiom: to decide to accept or deal with (something, such as a suggestion or idea)
take something on trust
idiom: to believe that something one has been told is true or correct even though one does not have proof of it
take (something) out on (someone)
phrasal verb: to treat someone badly because one feels angry, frustrated, etc.
take something the wrong way
idiom: be offended by something —used in a negative context to introduce a statement that could be offensive to say that one does not mean to offend
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