to take sth
121take issue with somebody (on something) — take ˈissue with sb (about/on/over sth) idiom (formal) to start disagreeing or arguing with sb about sth • I must take issue with you on that point. Main entry: ↑issueidiom …
122take issue with somebody (over something) — take ˈissue with sb (about/on/over sth) idiom (formal) to start disagreeing or arguing with sb about sth • I must take issue with you on that point. Main entry: ↑issueidiom …
123take it as read — ˌtake it/sth as ˈread idiom (BrE) to accept sth without discussing it • Can we take it as read that you want the job? Main entry: ↑readidiom …
124take somebody for granted — take sb/sth for ˈgranted idiom to be so used to sb/sth that you do not recognize their true value any more and do not show that you are grateful • Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. • We take having an endless supply… …
125take somebody through something — ˌtake sb ˈthrough sth derived to help sb learn or become familiar with sth, for example by talking about each part in turn • The director took us through the play scene by scene. • I still don t understand the contract. Can you take me through it …
126take the trouble to do something — take the trouble to do sth idiom to do sth even though it involves effort or difficulty Syn: make the effort • She didn t even take the trouble to find out how to spell my name. Main entry: ↑troubleidiom …
127take a bite out of sth — ► to reduce the number or amount of something: »The budget deficit has taken a big bite out of federal funds. Main Entry: ↑bite …
128take advantage of sth — ► to use your skills, resources, etc. or a particular situation in order to get an opportunity for yourself: »Have you taken full advantage of any tax free savings plans? Main Entry: ↑advantage …