“take/ the/”

The following 35 entries include the term take/ the/.

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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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