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take the lead
assume control of a situation
take the liberty
to act without permission or formality
take the mask off
reveal true feelings or identity
take the meaning
Understand the significance of something.
take the mickey
Make fun of someone.
take the offensive
initiate action against an opponent
take the pee
To make fun of someone playfully.
take the plunge
to make a decisive commitment
take the point
Understand the main idea.
take the rap
To accept blame for something.
take the red pill
become aware of uncomfortable truths
take the reins
assume control or leadership.
take the ride
to experience something fully and openly
take the shadow for the substance
Mistake appearance for reality.
take the stand
to testify in a legal setting.
take the veil
to become a nun or religious sister.
take the wax out of one's ears
to listen carefully or pay attention
take the wheel
To take control of a situation.
take the wind out of someone's sails
deflate someone's confidence or enthusiasm.
take time by the forelock
Seize opportunities before they pass.
take time off
to stop working for a period
take time out
pause activity to rest or reflect.
take to
begin to like or enjoy something.
take to heart
to consider seriously or be affected by.