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| take a round out of |
defeat in a fight, win a fight
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Johnny is a tough guy. He took a round out of Pete, you know.
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| take a shine to |
like, show interest in
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At the age of four, Raj took a shine to the piano. Now he's a great pianist.
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| take a shit [B] |
have a bowel movement, take a dump [B]
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She wrote a book that explains how to take a shit in the woods.
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| take a shot |
criticize or insult, put down, take a poke at
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When he spoke about abortion, he took a shot at the government for not changing the laws.
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| take a shot |
shoot a gun at, aim and shoot a rifle
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Uncle was looking for a target, so he took a shot at a tin can.
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| take a snap shot |
(See take a picture)
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| take a stand |
say what you believe, state your position, take sides
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The teacher doesn't want to take a stand on the Young Offender Act until we've written our essays.
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| take a strip off |
scold, lecture, give you hell
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The foreman took a strip off me for driving too fast. He was mad.
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| take a whiz |
urinate, take a leak [B], take a pee [B]
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I have to take a whiz before we get on the plane. I'll be right back.
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| take action |
act in a deliberate way, act with a purpose
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Before I take action, I'll ask Bing if he was aware of the rules.
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