Take (something) up with (someone)
To raise and discuss a matter with someone.Our supervisor plans to take the issue of overtime up with the senior managers.
Take (something) to the bank
To have or do something that is a sure thing, to do or have something that you can count on no matter what happens.The business proposal is a... Read more →
Take (something) to one’s grave
To carry a secret with you until you die.The woman plans to take the secret about her sister to her grave.
Take (something) to heart
To consider something seriously.You should not really take what he says to heart. He is really very kind.
Take (something) the wrong way
To understand something as wrong or insulting.The waiter took my comments the wrong way and became angry.
Take (something) personally
To interpret a remark as if it were meant for oneself or critical of oneself.I wish that my colleague would not take everything that I say... Read more →
Take (something) out on (someone or something)
To direct one's anger or fear onto someone or something.The woman often takes her anger out on her husband.
Take (something) on faith
To accept or believe something with little or no evidence.I took it on faith that the friend of my boss was an honest person.
Take (something) lying down
To endure something unpleasant without fighting back.I am very angry and will not take what he says lying down.
Take (something) in stride
To accept good or bad luck and continue on.The boxer took his loss in stride and began to prepare for his next fight.