Take on too much take too much on
To undertake to do too much work or too many tasks.My aunt is taking on too much and is very tired recently.
Take on the look or appearance of (something)
To begin to have the look of something.My friend has begun to take on the look of a university professor although he has only been working at... Read more →
Take on (something) take (something) on
To load (something).The ship took on most of its cargo last week.
Take on (something) take (something) on
To begin to do something, to commit oneself to something.Recently, my father has begun to take on too many things at work and he has become very... Read more →
Take on (someone) take (someone) on
To give a job to someone, to hire or employ someone.The factory took on fifty new employees last month.
Take office
To begin serving as an elected or appointed official.The new mayor of the city is expected to take office next week.
Take offense at (someone or something)
To become resentful of someone or something.The audience took offense at the remarks by the comedian.
Take off weight take weight off
To decrease one's weight.My friend is trying to take off weight with her new diet.
Take off some time take some time off
To be absent from work.I was sick and I had to take off a week from work.
Take (something) on the chin
To experience and endure a direct blow or assault.The man always takes things on the chin and he never complains.