to take to doing sth
31take the plunge — COMMIT ONESELF, go for it, throw caution to the wind(s), risk it; informal jump in at the deep end, go for broke. → plunge * * * take the plunge To commit oneself definitely after hesitation • • • Main Entry: ↑plunge * * * take the plunge phrase… …
32ˌtake sth ˈup — phrasal verb to start doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest Chris has taken up jogging.[/ex] The new teacher will take up her post in May.[/ex] …
33ˌtake (sth) ˈover — phrasal verb to begin to do something that someone else was doing Jane took over as director after Richard retired.[/ex] …
34ˈtake to sth — phrasal verb to start doing something as a habit Recently he s taken to wearing a cap.[/ex] …
35draw somebody into something doing something — ˈdraw sb into sth/into doing sth | ˌdraw sbˈin derived to involve sb or make sb take part in sth, although they may not want to take part at first • youngsters drawn into a life of crime • The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.… …
36draw somebody into into doing something — ˈdraw sb into sth/into doing sth | ˌdraw sbˈin derived to involve sb or make sb take part in sth, although they may not want to take part at first • youngsters drawn into a life of crime • The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.… …
37don't go doing something — don’t go doing something spoken phrase used for telling someone not to do something Take your time and don’t go rushing into anything. Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do somethingsynonym Main entry: go * * * don t go doing… …
38gamble on something doing something — ˈgamble on sth/on doing sth derived to take a risk with sth, hoping that you will be successful • He gambled on being able to buy a ticket at the last minute. Main entry: ↑gamblederived …
39gamble on on doing something — ˈgamble on sth/on doing sth derived to take a risk with sth, hoping that you will be successful • He gambled on being able to buy a ticket at the last minute. Main entry: ↑gamblederived …
40join in (doing something) — ˌjoin ˈin (sth/doing sth) | ˌjoin ˈin (with sb/sth) derived to take part in an activity with other people • She listens but she never joins in. • I wish he would join in with the other children. Main entry: ↑ …
