| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| take on a new light |
have a new meaning, see a different meaning
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The music takes on a new light if you know the composer.
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| take out |
court, date, go out with, see
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He was taking her out when they went to college. They were lovers.
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| take-out restaurant |
a restaurant that serves food to be taken outside
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There's a take-out restaurant. Let's buy some food and go to the park.
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| take over |
do someone's job, become the new manager
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Please take over the bookkeeping while I'm away. Thank you.
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| take pains |
try hard, take extra time or care
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Mr. and Mrs. Wilson take pains to find families that are truly in need.
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| take part in |
join, be a worker or a participant
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She takes part in many activities, including gardening.
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| take place |
happen, occur
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The race will take place at the university track at 10 a.m.
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| take possession |
receive the keys as the new owner
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"We bought a house in Parkland." "When do you take possession?"
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| take revenge |
hurt one who hurt you, get even
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If your car is stolen, report it to the police. Don't take revenge.
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| take risks |
accept challenge and change, welcome uncertainty, push the envelope
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By taking risks we can discover our potential - what is possible!
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