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take someone's head off
to angrily criticize or reprimand someone
take someone's part
to support or defend someone in a situation
take someone's word for it
to trust someone's assurance or statement
take something as it comes
accept situations without worry or resistance.
take something as read
assume something is true without question.
take something in one's stride
Handle a situation calmly.
take something in stride
to handle a situation calmly.
take stock
assess a situation or one's resources
take the biscuit
to be the most surprising or annoying.
take the bitter with the sweet
to accept both good and bad
take the bread out of someone's mouth
deprive someone of their livelihood
take the browns to the super bowl
A humorous phrase about using the restroom.
take the bull by the horns
Confront a difficult situation boldly.
take the cake
to be the best or worst.
take the count
be knocked out in boxing
take the cure
to undergo treatment for addiction or illness
take the fall
To accept blame for something.
take the fifth
refuse to answer questions
take the front seat
To assume a position of importance or leadership.
take the game to
Attack or challenge an opponent actively.
take the gilt off the gingerbread
Remove the charm from something.
take the hint
to understand a suggestion or clue
take the initiative
To act first to create change.
take the law into one's own hands
To act without legal authority.