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take a tumble
to fall suddenly or clumsily.
take a turn
Change direction or approach suddenly.
take a turn for the better
To improve in a situation.
take a turn for the worse
to suddenly decline in quality or condition.
take a walk
To go outside for a stroll.
take a whack at
To try or attempt something.
take a wife
To marry a woman.
take a wrong turn at Albuquerque
to make a mistake or go off course
take aback
surprise someone unexpectedly
take advantage of
To make good use of a chance or resource.
take aim
to direct focus or attention toward something
take an axe to
Severely reduce or eliminate something.
take bread and salt
to share a meal, symbolizing hospitality
take by storm
to overwhelm or capture quickly.
take care of
To deal with a task or look after someone.
take care of business
Handle important tasks or responsibilities.
take cover
to find protection from danger
take delight in
enjoy something very much
take down a notch
to reduce someone's arrogance
take down a peg
to humble or reduce someone's arrogance
take fire
to ignite or become passionate quickly
take flight
Begin to fly or escape.
take for a spin
drive or use something briefly
take for granted
to underestimate the value of something.