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take kindly
react positively or with understanding.
take leave of one's senses
to act irrationally or foolishly.
take liberties
to act beyond accepted limits
take lightly
to treat something as unimportant
take matters into one's own hands
to gain control of a situation yourself
take no for an answer
To accept refusal without further discussion.
take no notice of
ignore something or someone completely
take no prisoners
To act ruthlessly without mercy.
take occasion
Seize an opportunity or moment.
take on
Challenge or confront something difficult.
take on faith
Believe without proof.
take on water
to begin to fail or struggle.
take one for the team
to sacrifice for the benefit of others
take one's ball and go home
Leave in a huff over unfairness.
take one's chance
to seize an opportunity
take one's courage in both hands
To face a difficult situation boldly.
take one's eye off the ball
To lose focus on the task.
take one's eyes off
to stop looking at something
take one's hat off to
show respect or admiration.
take one's hook
To leave quickly or unexpectedly.
take one's leave
to say goodbye.
take one's medicine
Accept the consequences of one's actions.
take one's pick
to choose from available options
take one's sweet little time
To move slowly and leisurely.