take a/one's cue from

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Definition of take a/one's cue from

: to do what is done or suggested by (someone or something) Take a cue from the experts and get your taxes done early this year. We should take our cue from their example.

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take a lot of lumps

take (a lot of) time

take a lot out of (someone)

take a/one's cue from

take (a place) by storm

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