Expressions with the Word "Take"

Introduction

• Common word "take" has many expressions.
• Learn each as a whole to avoid confusion.
• 11 expressions covered.
• Test at the end to check understanding.

Expressions

1. Take a Look

• Definition: Examine something in detail, not a quick glance.
• Examples:
  • The doctor took a look in my ear.
  • Can you take a look at this letter I got?

2. Take Place

• Definition: Something happens at a specific time or location.
• Examples:
  • The story takes place in the year 10,191 on the planet Arrakis.
  • The events in this documentary take place during World War II.
  • The story takes place in 1991 Brunswick, Georgia.

3. Give or Take

• Definition: Add or subtract a small amount because the exact number isn’t known.
• Examples:
  • The movie is about two and a half hours long, give or take ten minutes.
  • I’m 5’9” give or take an inch.
  • The repairs should cost $100 give or take.

4. Take Turns

• Definition: Two people alternate in doing something.
• Examples:
  • My husband and I take turns choosing what movie to watch.
  • The kids have to take turns using the slide.
  • Soldiers took turns sleeping and guarding the camp.

5. I Take It

• Definition: Believe something is correct based on observation, but not 100% sure.
• Examples:
  • I take it you enjoy reading?
  • I take it you’re not interested in the job offer considering your hesitation?
  • I take it you’re not fans of the baby name Parker?

6. Take the Fall for Someone

• Definition: Be blamed for someone else’s mistake or crime.
• Examples:
  • You can’t take the fall for Amy’s mistake.
  • He took the fall for his younger brother by claiming the cigarettes were his.
  • Whitney will take the fall if we use her phone to send the messages.

7. Take Advantage of Someone/Something

• Definition: Use someone for one’s own benefit without regard for their feelings.
• Examples:
  • Amy takes advantage of your kindness.
  • As a boss, don’t take advantage of your employees’ fear.
  • You’re taking advantage of us.

8. Take Something off Someone’s Hands

• Definition: Remove something from someone, often to help them.
• Examples:
  • I’ll take the helium off your hands.
  • I’m happy to take that old couch off your hands.
  • Looking for a babysitter who can take the kids off my hands for a few hours.

9. Take Something the Wrong Way

• Definition: Be offended by something.
• Examples:
  • I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but your cooking has really improved.
  • Please don’t take this the wrong way, but could you use deodorant?
  • My teenage daughter takes everything I say the wrong way.

10. It Takes Two to Tango

• Definition: Both people involved in a problem are responsible.
• Examples:
  • It takes two to tango in a marital problem.
  • We both need to be honest for a good relationship, it takes two to tango.

11. Take it Slow

• Definition: Do something carefully and in a relaxed way.
• Examples:
  • Don’t memorize all expressions in one day, take it slow.
  • The doctor advised Camille to take it slow after her surgery.
  • Bill and Pamela are taking their new relationship slow.

Test

• Vocabulary and memory test with 11 sentences.
• Complete each sentence with one word.
• Answers provided afterward.
• Students encouraged to share their scores.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to practice and recognize expressions in real life.
• Thank you and see you next time!