“take a”

The following 57 entries include the term take a.

Entries 16–30 of 57
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take a dim view of

idiom

: to disapprove of (something)

take a drubbing

idiom

: to be badly beaten

take a dump

idiom

: to pass solid waste from the body

take a fancy to

idiom

: to form a liking for

take a firm line

idiom

: to treat someone in a firm way

take a flier

idiom

: to do something that could have either good or bad results : to gamble on something risky often + on

take a flying leap

idiom

used to tell someone who is being irritating or annoying to go away

take a gamble

idiom

: to do something that could produce a (very) bad or unpleasant result

take a high polish

idiom

: able to become very shiny when polished

take a hint

idiom

: to understand what someone is suggesting when he or she says something in an indirect way

take a jab at

idiom

: to criticize

take a joke

idiom

: to laugh at a joke that is about oneself

take a leak

idiom

: to pass liquid from the body : to urinate

take a liking to

idiom

: to begin to like (someone or something)

take a load off (one's feet)

idiom

: to sit down and relax

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