“take a”

The following 58 entries include the term take a.

Entries 16–30 of 58
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take a deep breath

phrase

: to breathe deeply : to take a lot of air into the lungs

take a dim view

phrase

: to have a negative opinion

take a dim view of

phrase

: to disapprove of (something)

take a drubbing

phrase

: to be badly beaten

take a dump

phrase

: to pass solid waste from the body

take a fancy to

phrase

: to form a liking for

take a firm line

phrase

: to treat someone in a firm way

take a flier

phrase

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

take a flying leap

phrase

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

take a gamble

phrase

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

take a high polish

phrase

: able to become very shiny when polished

take a hint

phrase

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

take a jab at

phrase

: to criticize

take a joke

phrase

: to laugh at a joke that is about oneself

take a leak

phrase

: to pass liquid from the body : to urinate

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