Take (someone’s) part
To take a side in an argument.My friend always takes my part when I am having an argument with someone.
Take (someone) into one’s confidence
To tell a secret to someone and trust that person to keep the secret.The bank manager took the customer into his confidence and told him about... Read more →
Take (someone) hostage
To kidnap or seize someone to be a hostage.The bank robbers took several people hostage during the bank robbery.
Take (someone) for a ride
To play a trick on or fool someone, to take unfair advantage of someone.The used car salesman took me for a ride. The car that I bought is not... Read more →
Take (someone) for a fool
To assume that someone is stupid.The salesman tried to take me for a fool when he tried to sell me the old car.
Take (someone) down a notch/peg or two
To reprimand or scold someone who is acting arrogant, to make someone less proud or sure of himself or herself.The manager took the secretary... Read more →
Take (someone) by surprise
To startle someone, to surprise someone.The sudden resignation of the mayor took everyone by surprise.
Take (someone or somewhere) by storm
To win the favor of someone or somewhere, to become popular with a group of people.The new rock band took the country by storm.
Take (someone’s) breath away
To overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur.The beauty of the mountains took my breath away.
Take (someone) at his or her word
To believe what someone says and act accordingly.I decided to take the woman at her word when she invited me to the concert.