| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| take it like a man |
be brave when hurt, do not complain about problems
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They told him not to cry when he was hurt - to take it like a man.
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| take it or leave it |
take this offer or refuse it; no bargaining
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I'll give you $150 for the sofa - take it or leave it.
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| take it out on |
express anger toward an innocent person
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Vince gets angry at work; then he takes it out on his kids.
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| take it personally |
believe you are being attacked or accused
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He was criticizing the whole class; don't take it personally.
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| take it the wrong way |
misunderstand, feel bad; no offense, but...
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He stares because he is curious. Don't take it the wrong way.
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| take it to heart |
believe it is said to you, feel it is meant for you
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When he said we'll burn in hell, Ella cried. She took it to heart.
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| take it with a grain of salt |
do not believe all of it, some of it is not true
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When Brian talks, take it with a grain of salt. Believe very little.
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| take its course |
develop naturally, go through a process, willy-nilly
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We can control many parts of our environment, but the weather just takes its course.
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| take leave of your senses |
act like a fool, not think clearly, off your rocker
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If you wear your bathing suit to church, people will think you've taken leave of your senses.
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| take me seriously |
be serious about me and what I say and do
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I'm not joking about going to a psychic. Please take me seriously.
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