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take a gamble
risk something in hopes of success.
take a gander
look at something or someone
take a hike
to abruptly leave and go away
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
copy the good behavior of another person
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
to go away and stop being annoying
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.
take a ride to Tyburn
to face punishment or execution
take a risk
do something that may have negative consequences
take a run at
Attempt to do something.
take a shit
to defecate; use the bathroom
take a shortcut
To use a quicker route to get somewhere.
take a shot in the dark
To guess without much information.
take a stab at
Make an attempt at something.
take a stand
to express a firm opinion.