Take turns (doing something)
To do something in turns, to do something alternately with others.We had to take turns using the dictionary because there was only one.
Take to the woods
To run away and hide.The man decided to take to the woods rather than wait to talk to his angry wife.
Take to (something)
To begin the work or job of something, to learn something easily, to do well at something.The man took to the job of administrator and was a... Read more →
Take to (someone or something)
To like someone or something at first meeting, to be pleased by or attracted to someone or something, to accept someone or something quickly.The... Read more →
Take to one’s heels
To run away.The young boys took to their heels when the man came out of the building.
Take time off
To not work for a period of time.I plan to take time off next week so that I can go to a funeral.
Take the words out of (someone`s) mouth
To say something that someone else was going to say.The man took the words out of my mouth when he answered the question.
Take the wind out of one’s sails
To become discouraged and lose one's enthusiasm.It took the wind out of my sails when I was told that I was not doing a good job.
Take the trouble to (do something)
To make an effort to do something.My grandmother always takes the trouble to phone us on our birthdays.
Take the starch out of (someone)
To make someone less arrogant, to make someone tired and weak.The criticism by the teacher took the starch out of the girl who thought that she... Read more →