take it
idiom
1
: to start doing something : assume responsibility for something
I'll get you started, and you take it from there.
2
: to assume or suppose
I take it that you didn't get my message.
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If a cat or dog seems sick, take it to the vet and mention any possible H5N1 exposures (such as a recent history of drinking raw milk).
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Jude Coleman, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2025
Fintechs should take it upon themselves to establish specific requirements to ensure that reviews shared on their platforms are legitimate customer experiences.
—Branden Abushanab, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
So take it one step at a time, and make sure your invitation is simple, clear - and sincere!
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Related article In a world of naked dresses, did one take it too far?
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jude Coleman, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2025
Fintechs should take it upon themselves to establish specific requirements to ensure that reviews shared on their platforms are legitimate customer experiences.
—Branden Abushanab, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
So take it one step at a time, and make sure your invitation is simple, clear - and sincere!
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Related article In a world of naked dresses, did one take it too far?
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take it
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“Take it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20it. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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