take it

phrase

1
: to start doing something : assume responsibility for something
I'll get you started, and you take it from there.
2
: to assume or suppose
I take it that you didn't get my message.

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There's never been a better time to bring your red lipstick out of retirement and take it out on the town! Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026 Though there’s a big part of me that would have absolutely loved to be able to see one, ride it, take it apart, and put it back together – and test NorthForge’s claims. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Failing the exam or refusing to take it is proof of the need for civil commitment. Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 The program is designed for developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, students, and business professionals, so coding isn’t the only reason to take it. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take it

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“Take it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20it. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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