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TAKE THE QUIZ“take the”
The following 35 entries include the term take the.
take the lead
phrase: to take a position that is ahead of others : go first
take the liberty of
phrase: to do something without asking for permission to do it —+ -ing form of a verb
take the long view
phrase: to think about the things that might happen in the future rather than only about the things that are happening now
take the offensive
phrase: to begin to attack or fight against someone or something
take the piss out of
phrase: to make fun of or laugh at (someone or something)
take the place of (someone or something)
phrase: to replace (someone or something)
take the pressure off
phrase: to reduce the amount of stress felt by
take the reins
phrase: to take control
take the rough with the smooth
phrase: to accept and deal with the bad or unpleasant things that happen in addition to the good or pleasant things
take the shape of
phrase: to look like
take the side of (someone)
phrase: to agree with or support (one person or group) and not another
take the stage
phrase: to walk onto the stage
take the starch out of (someone)
phrase: to make (someone) weak or unsure : to cause (someone) to lose energy or confidence
take the time
phrase: to make an effort (to do something) : to attempt
take the trouble
phrase: to make an effort
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