TAKE: idioms +
Phrase
become less important than something else
take a back seat
They say books will soon take a back seat to TV and video screens -- in cars and everywhere!
They say books will soon take a back seat to TV and video screens -- in cars and everywhere!
Phrase
like someone immediately
took a shine to
Something very unusual happened. A friendly dolphin came along and took a shine to this curious cat. The video is wonderful!
Something very unusual happened. A friendly dolphin came along and took a shine to this curious cat. The video is wonderful!
Verb
to relax and avoid hard work or strain
take it easy
I work long hours for my job so I try to take it easy on Sunday. Hiking is relaxing for me.
I work long hours for my job so I try to take it easy on Sunday. Hiking is relaxing for me.
Phrase
be brave and not complain when bad things happen to you
take it on the chin
This cute kitty had to take it on the chin. She climbed way up in the tree and then couldn't get down by herself.
This cute kitty had to take it on the chin. She climbed way up in the tree and then couldn't get down by herself.
Phrase
write down to help later with studying or memory
took notes
When I have to study for a test, I'm always glad that I took notes in class.
When I have to study for a test, I'm always glad that I took notes in class.
Phrase
cause someone to remember the past
takes me back
Going into my old bedroom always takes me back to the good old times when I was a little kid.
Going into my old bedroom always takes me back to the good old times when I was a little kid.
Phrase
go out with someone as on a date
took me out
Patrick took me out last night. It rained the whole time, but we didn't let it ruin our evening.
Patrick took me out last night. It rained the whole time, but we didn't let it ruin our evening.
fill the role of someone or something with a replacement
take the place of
For the next few days Mr. Miller will take the place of our history teacher, Mrs. Harper, who is sick.
For the next few days Mr. Miller will take the place of our history teacher, Mrs. Harper, who is sick.
Phrase
rob someone of all their money
taken to the cleaners
Grandparents are being taken to the cleaners. They get a call to send money to get their grandchild out of trouble. There's noone to help and the scammers keep the cash.
Grandparents are being taken to the cleaners. They get a call to send money to get their grandchild out of trouble. There's noone to help and the scammers keep the cash.