| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| take my hat off to |
show respect for someone, praise a person's work
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I take my hat off to Roger. He has promoted business in our town.
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| take my head off |
shout at me, say angry words to me
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You don't have to take my head off when I ask where you're going.
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| take my place |
sit or park where I usually sit or park
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Mommy, he took my place! He's sitting in my seat!
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| take oath |
say that something is true, give my word of honor
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He took an oath that he is the child's father. I believe him.
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| take off |
leave by plane, depart on a plane
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Our plane takes off at 10:35. We have to go to the airport.
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| take off, eh |
go, leave, beat it, buzz off, get lost
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When he asked for my phone number, I said, "Take off, eh."
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| take offense |
be hurt, feel offended
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Jan takes offense easily. Don't be critical of her poetry.
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| take on |
fight, challenge
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Mac wanted to take on Ted, but Ted didn't want to fight.
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| take on |
agree to do, accept a responsibility
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I'm very busy. I can't take on any more work right now.
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| take on |
employ, hire, hire on
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AmCorp is taking on workers. Should we apply for a job?
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