Take hold of (someone or something)
To get in control of someone or something.Something seemed to take hold of the man and he began to act very strange.
Take heed
To be cautious.It is best to take heed when you are crossing the street.
Take heart
To be encouraged, to feel brave and want to try something.I took heart from my previous failure and decided to try again.
Take great pains to do (something)
To make a great effort to do something.The painters took great pains not to spill any paint on the carpet.
Take five
To take a five-minute rest period.We decided to take five before continuing with our work.
Take first place
To win something, to be the most important.The boy took first place in the contest.
Take exception to (something)
To speak against something, to find fault with something, to be angered by something.The man took exception to the fact that everyone was able... Read more →
Take after (someone)
To resemble or act like someone (usually a parent or relative).The boy is tall and handsome like his father and takes after him in many other... Read more →
Sugar daddy
A rich older man who gives money to a younger woman for her companionship.The woman went on a winter holiday with her sugar daddy.
Sucker list
A list of people who can be easily persuaded to buy something.The salesman used a sucker list to try and sell his new product.