Take it

To get an idea or impression, to understand something from what is said or done."I take it that you are not going to come to the graduation... Read more →

Take it

To endure trouble or criticism or abuse.My friend is quite sensitive and cannot take it when I make a joke about him.

Take issue with (someone or something)

To argue with someone, to dispute a point with someone, to dispute something.I decided to take issue with my supervisor when he began to... Read more →

Take advantage of (someone or something)

To use someone or something for one`s own benefit.We took advantage of the beautiful weather and went to the beach.

Take a stand on (something)

To declare firmly that one is for or against something.The politician was forced to take a stand on the tax issue.

Take a stab at (something or doing something)

To try to do something.I took a stab at the math problem but I could not solve it.

Take a load off one’s feet

To sit down and relax.I sat down in order to take a load off my feet.

Take a liking to (someone or something)

To develop a fondness or a preference for someone or something.I took a liking to my new neighbor immediately.

Take a leak

To urinate.The man stopped at the side of the road to take a leak.

Take a letter

To write down the words that someone says and later type them into a letter.The secretary often has to take a letter for her boss.