| double take |
a sudden second look or other delayed reaction indicating that the real significance of a sight, remark, or situation has just been understood. |
| give-and-take |
the act, process, or practice of compromising. [2 definitions] |
| take (something) up with |
to refer or introduce (a particular matter or question) to another person, especially one in authority. |
| take a back seat |
(informal) to hold a secondary position or be considered less than excellent. |
| take a bath |
(informal) to undergo a serious financial loss. |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or commendation. |
| take a dim view of |
to regard unfavorably or pessimistically. |
| take a fling at |
(informal) to attempt or try one's skill at. |
| take a hike |
(slang) to depart because one is not wanted. |
| take a look |
to look at something, often quickly, momentarily, or casually (often fol. by "at"). |
| take a powder |
(old-fashioned; slang) to hurriedly disappear. |
| take a seat |
to sit down. |
| take a stab at |
to attempt or try, esp. with little chance of success. |
| take a walk |
to spend time walking for recreation, exercise, sightseeing, contemplation, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| take a whack at |
(informal) to attempt (a task or action); try. |
| take advantage |
to selfishly exploit an opportunity or weakness, or use in a selfish manner for one's own benefit (usu. fol. by "of"). [2 definitions] |
| take after |
to resemble (usu. a parent or grandparent) |
| take amiss |
to be offended by, esp. as a result of misunderstanding. |
| take an oath |
to make a formal, solemn promise; pledge. |
| take apart |
to divide or disassemble into smaller units. [2 definitions] |