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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
to use the toilet for a bowel movement
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.
take the lead
assume control of a situation
take the liberty
to act without permission or formality
take the mask off
reveal true feelings or identity
take the meaning
Understand the significance of something.
take the mickey
Make fun of someone.
take the offensive
initiate action against an opponent
take the pee
To make fun of someone playfully.
take the plunge
to make a decisive commitment
take the point
accept that an argument or idea is valid