Take action on (something)
To deal with something.The city is finally going to take action on the homeless problem.
Take a whack at (something)
To try something.I took a whack at fixing the car but I was unsuccessful.
Take a whack at (someone)
To hit someone.The man on the bus suddenly took a whack at the man sitting beside him.
Take a walk/stroll/hike
To go for a walk or stroll or hike.The man likes to take a walk every morning.
Take a vacation
To go somewhere for a vacation.I have much stress at work so I want to take a vacation next month.
Take a turn for the worse
To start to get worse.The condition of the patient suddenly took a turn for the worse.
Take a turn for the better
To begin to improve or get well.The medical condition of my uncle has recently taken a turn for the better.
Take a trip
To go for a journey.We plan to take a trip to Italy in November.
Take a toll on (someone or something)
To damage or hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard living.The stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on... Read more →
Take a spill
To fall, to tip over.The little boy took a spill when he was learning how to ride his bicycle.