Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.
take someone or something seriously — take (someone or something) seriously : to treat (someone or something) as being very important and deserving attention or respect He takes his religious faith seriously. She s well qualified for the job, so she hopes the company will take her… … Useful english dictionary
take someone or something apart — 1. tv. o criticize or defame someone or something. □ They really took me apart, but what the hell? □ The editorial took the whole board apart. 2. tv. to beat or damage someone or something. □ The mugger really took the old lady apart … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
catch/take someone or something by surprise — catch/take (someone or something) by surprise 1 : to happen to (someone or something) unexpectedly : to surprise (someone or something) The question caught him by surprise. The organization was taken completely by surprise by the announcement. 2 … Useful english dictionary
take someone or something off — tv. to rob omeone or something. (Underworld.) □ Weren’t you in that bunch that took the bank off in Philly? □ No, we never took off no bank, did we, Lefty? … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
take care of something — take care of (someone/something) 1. to be responsible for someone or something. Our parents spent a lot of time taking care of us when we were young. My mother in law fell and could not take care of herself anymore. My wife takes care of paying… … New idioms dictionary
take note of something — take note (of (someone/something)) to give someone or something your attention. Travelers who plan to leave next week should take note that there may be an airlines strike … New idioms dictionary
take notice of something — take notice (of (someone/something)) to give someone or something your attention. Voters are beginning to take notice of her as a serious candidate. Several professors took notice of her excellent grasp of the subject … New idioms dictionary
take exception to something — phrase to dislike something because you feel annoyed or offended by it Eileen took exception to Pat’s manner and said as much. Thesaurus: to hate or dislike someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: exception * * * take exˈception to sth idiom … Useful english dictionary
take advantage of something — take advantage (of (something)) to use an opportunity to get or achieve something. He took advantage of the prison s education program to earn a college degree. There are peaches and strawberries grown on the farm, and I sure take full advantage… … New idioms dictionary
take charge of something — take charge (of (something)) to do something to control a situation or organization. Germany, Switzerland, and France still have the best teams, and they will take charge of these games. When the union needed someone to clean up its finances, I… … New idioms dictionary
