take out an onion
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
take the pee
to mock or tease someone
take the plunge
To decide to do something difficult or risky after thinking about it for a long time
take the point
to understand or accept an argument
take the rap
accept blame or punishment for something
take the red pill
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take the reins
assume control or responsibility
take the ride
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take the shadow for the substance
To mistake appearance for reality
take the stand
Testify in court as a witness
take the veil
To become a nun or enter a convent
take the wax out of one's ears
to listen and pay attention
take the wheel
to take control of a situation
take the wind out of someone's sails
To suddenly discourage or disappoint someone
take time
to require or use a certain amount of time
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