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take a bullet
sacrifice oneself for someone else
take a chance
To risk something for a potential gain.
take a crack at
Attempt to do something.
take a deep breath
To inhale deeply to relax.
take a dim view of
to disapprove of something
take a dive
to fall suddenly or dramatically.
take a dookie
To defecate.
take a flyer
to risk something on a chance
take a gamble
risk something in hopes of success.
take a gander
look at something or someone
take a hike
tell someone to go away angrily
take a hit
To suffer a setback or loss.
take a joke
to accept humor without offense.
take a leaf out of someone's book
Imitate someone's good behavior.
take a licking and keep on ticking
to endure difficulties and keep going
take a load off
to relax or sit down
take a long walk on a short pier
tell someone to go away.
take a look
examine or inspect something briefly
take a nap
sleep briefly during the day.
take a number
Wait for your turn in line.
take a pew
To sit down, usually in a church.
take a picture
To capture an image with a camera.
take a piss
to urinate
take a powder
To leave suddenly, often to escape.