Take (something) for granted

To assume that something is a certain way or is correct."I took it for granted that you knew him. That is why I did not introduce you."

Take (something) by storm

To capture something by a sudden or very bold attack.The army took the town by storm and was able to capture all of the enemy soldiers.

Take (something)

To endure something.I find it very difficult to take the woman's constant complaining.

Take (someone or something) wrong

To misunderstand someone or something.The man took what I said wrong and became very angry.

Take (someone) up on (something)

To take advantage of someone's offer of something.I took my friend up on his offer to let me borrow his new car.

Take (someone) under one`s wing/wings

To protect and help someone.The supervisor took the new employee under his wing and began to teach him about the company.

Take (someone) to the cleaners

To take or win all of someone`s money, to cheat someone.The salesman took the woman to the cleaners when he sold her the bad product.

Take (someone) to task

To scold someone for something that they have done wrong.The supervisor took me to task for arriving late for work.

Take (someone or something) seriously

To think that someone or something is important.The principal did not take the suggestion of the teacher seriously.

Take (someone’s) pulse

To measure the beats of a person's pulse.The doctor took the patient's pulse when she arrived at the hospital.