Take a shower
To shower.I usually take a shower when I get home from work.
Take a sick day
To be absent from work and still receive pay.I did not feel well yesterday so I decided to take a sick day.
Take a shot at (something or doing something)
To try to do something.I plan to take a shot at golfing when I am on vacation.
Take a shine to (someone)
To have or show a quick liking for someone.Our daughter took a shine to her new teacher immediately.
Take a risk
To try something where failure is possible.We will take a risk and go to the popular restaurant without a reservation.
Take a rain check
To get a promise to repeat an invitation at a later date.I was invited to dinner by my friend but I took a raincheck because I was too tired.
Take a punch at (someone)
To strike someone with one's fist.The man in the restaurant suddenly took a punch at the waiter.
Take a powder
To leave quickly, to run away.I took a powder immediately after the meeting.
Take a potshot at (someone or something)
To criticize someone or something.The mayor of the city decided to take a potshot at his opponent in the election.
Take a pay cut
To accept a decrease in one's salary.The workers in the factory were asked to take a pay cut.