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TAKE THE QUIZ“takea”
The following 58 entries include the term takea.
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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