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take a hike
- idiom SPOKEN
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- an impolite expression, said when you want someone to leave
Look, I said you weren't invited! Take a hike!
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take a look
collocation
to read something quickly or consider it, especially in order to decide what to do Here's their proposal.
Take a look at it tonight and we'll discuss it in the morning.
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take care
collocation SPOKEN
to think about what you are doing so that something bad doesn't happen
The roads are very icy, so take care.
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take it easy
idiom SPOKEN
used to tell someone to stop being angry or worried and calm down
Take it easy! It wasn't your fault.
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take it from me
idiom SPOKEN
used to emphasize that someone can believe what you are saying because you know the subject you are talking about Italy is a beautiful country.
Take it from me. I lived in Rome for seven years.
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take it or leave it
idiom SPOKEN
used to say that someone can accept an offer or refuse it, but that there can be no discussion about it
$2,000 is the most I'm willing to pay. Take it or leave it.
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take place
collocation
to occur, especially after being planned or arranged
The next game will take place in Boston.
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take sides
collocation
to choose to support a particular person or opinion
The referee has to be sure not to take sides.
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take your pick
idiom SPOKEN
to select one of several things
There's chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Take your pick.
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take your time
- collocation
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- to do something slowly or carefully without rushing
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- You can take your time getting ready. We don't have to leave until 7:00
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