take one for the team
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
take one's ball and go home
To quit in a tantrum, taking away what others want to use
take one's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take one's courage in both hands
To summon up the courage to do something difficult
take one's eye off the ball
To lose focus or concentration on something important
take one's eyes off
stop watching or paying attention to something
take one's hat off to
To show respect or admiration for someone
take one's hook
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take one's leave
to depart or say goodbye
take one's medicine
to accept and endure an unpleasant situation
take one's pick
To choose whatever one wants from a selection
take one's sweet little time
to do something very slowly and without hurry
take one's time
To do something slowly and carefully without rushing
take out
to remove or eliminate someone or something
take out an onion
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take out in trade
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take out of context
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take out the trash
to get rid of something unwanted
take part
To participate or engage in an activity
take pride
Feel satisfaction and happiness about something
take refuge
To seek safety or protection from a problem or danger
take roll
To check who is present
take sides
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take silk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take soil
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take someone for all they've got
To cheat or swindle someone out of all their money or possessions
take someone out back
to physically harm or intimidate someone
take someone to brown town
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
take someone to the grave
Keep a secret until one dies
take someone's arm
to accompany or escort someone
take someone's breath away
To amaze or astonish someone very much
take someone's head off
to scold or reprimand someone severely
take someone's life
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take someone's part
Support or defend someone in a dispute
take someone's word for it
Believe someone without needing proof or evidence
take something as it comes
Deal with things as they happen, without planning or worrying
take something as read
Accept something as true or certain without needing proof
take something in one's stride
To handle a difficult situation calmly and easily
take something in stride
To handle a difficult situation calmly and without trouble
take stock
Assess a situation to understand its current state
take the bitter with the sweet
Accept unpleasant things along with pleasant ones
take the bread out of someone's mouth
to deprive someone of their livelihood
take the Browns to the Super Bowl
to achieve the impossible or highly unlikely
take the count
To accept a situation or decision without protest
take the cure
To stop drinking alcohol or to be cured of alcoholism
take the fifth
Refuse to answer questions to avoid self-incrimination
take the front seat
To take a leading or prominent role
take the game to
To actively challenge or confront someone
take the gilt off the gingerbread
to remove the attractive or pleasing aspect of something
take the hint
Understand and respond to a subtle suggestion
take the initiative
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take the law into one's own hands
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take the lead
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take the liberty
To do something without permission
take the mask off
Reveal one's true nature or intentions
take the meaning
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take the Michael
to tease or mock someone
take the mick
to tease or mock someone
take the mickey
to tease or mock someone
take the offensive
To start an attack or take initiative in a conflict
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