take the mask off
Reveal one's true nature or intentions
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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 will for the deed. (Strauss, 1994 p. 881)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
take the wind out of someone's sails
To suddenly discourage or disappoint someone
Take things as you find them. (Strauss 1994, p. 722)
Accept situations without trying to change them
take time
to require or use a certain amount of time
take time by the forelock
Seize the present moment; Carpe diem. Time called by Shake- speare "that bald sexton*' (King John iiL 1), is represented with a lock of hair on his fore- head but none on the rest of his head% to signify that time past cannot be used, but time present may be seized by the forelock. The saying is attributed to Pittacus of Mitylene, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
take time off
to stop working for a period of time to rest or relax
take time out
to pause or stop what you are doing to rest or relax
take to
become fond of or accustomed to something
take to heart
To consider something carefully and be emotionally affected by it
take to one's heels
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take to task
To criticize or scold someone for something they have done
take to the bank
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take to the cleaners
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
take to the grave
Keep a secret until one dies
take to the hills
to flee or escape quickly
take up a collection
Collect money from people for a cause or charity
take up golf
start playing golf as a hobby
take up something
start doing an activity or hobby
take up the cudgel for
to strongly support or defend someone or something
take up the gauntlet
Accept a challenge or invitation to compete
take up the hatchet
to make peace or end a quarrel
take up the running
To take over a task or responsibility from someone else
take up too much room
To occupy more space than is available or desired
taken in
Imposed on, cheated.
taking off the hat
A relic of the ancient custom of taking off the helmet when no danger is nigh. A man takes off his hat to show that he dares stand unarmed in your presence.
Talcum X
Shaun King.
tale tellers
Persons said to have been formerly hired to tell wonderful stories of giants and fairies, to lull their hearers to sleep. Talesman; the author of a story or report: I'll tell you my tale, and my talesman. Tale bearers; mischief makers, incendiaries in families.
talent
Employees.
talent management
The process of attracting and retaining skilled employees
talk a blue streak
To talk quickly and at length about something
talk a good game
To speak confidently and convincingly about something
talk a mile a minute
Speak quickly and at length
talk about
Discuss or mention something
talk about somebody
Discuss or mention someone
talk about the weather
Discuss unimportant or trivial matters
talk back
Respond impolitely or argumentatively to someone
talk down
speak condescendingly to someone
talk in circles
To discuss something without making progress or reaching a conclusion
talk is cheap
It is easy to talk about doing something, but actual action is more difficult.
talk jockey
a person who talks a lot, especially on the radio
talk like an apothecary
to speak using overly technical or obscure language
Talk of Angels, and hear the flutter of their wings
Speak of someone, and they will appear
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