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take stock of
eine Situation sorgfältig prüfen, bevor man Entscheidungen trifft
Meaning
to review a situation carefully before making decisions
Example
Let’s **take stock of** our priorities this quarter.
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take the blame
die Verantwortung für etwas Falsches übernehmen
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
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take the bull by the horns
eine schwierige Situation direkt und mutig angehen
Meaning
to face a difficult situation directly and with courage
Example
She decided to **take the bull by the horns** and confront her manager.
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take the cake
der Beste oder herausragend zu sein
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really **takes the cake**.
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take the credit
Lob für etwas annehmen, das man getan hat
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to **take the credit**.
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take the edge off
eine schlechte Situation oder ein Gefühl weniger intensiv oder unangenehm machen
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
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take the fall
die Schuld für etwas auf sich nehmen, oft um andere zu schützen.
Meaning
to accept blame for something, often to protect others.
Example
He agreed to **take the fall** for the team’s mistake.
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take the fall for
die Verantwortung für etwas im Namen einer anderen Person übernehmen
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
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take the fifth
sich weigern, eine Frage zu beantworten, um sich nicht selbst zu belasten
Meaning
to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
Example
When asked about his involvement, he chose to **take the fifth**.
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take the heat
Kritik oder Schuld akzeptieren.
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
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take the helm
die Kontrolle oder Führung einer Organisation übernehmen
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
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take the high road
moralisch oder freundlich handeln, auch wenn es andere nicht tun
Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and forgive him.
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take the initiative
als Erster handeln und Führungsstärke zeigen
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
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take the law into one's own hands
das Gesetz in die eigene Hand nehmen
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
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take the law into your own hands
jemanden ohne rechtliche befugnis bestrafen
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
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take the lead
vorangehen oder vorne liegen in einem Wettkampf
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
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take the long view
an die Zukunft denken oder planen, anstatt sich auf kurzfristige Gewinne zu konzentrieren
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
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take the plunge
sich entscheiden, etwas riskantes oder schwieriges zu tun
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
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take the pressure off
eine stressige Situation erleichtern
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
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take the rap
für etwas bestraft oder verantwortlich gemacht werden, oft unfair.
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
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take the reins
die Kontrolle oder Verantwortung übernehmen
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
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take the road less traveled
etwas anders oder Unkonventionelles tun
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
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take the scenic route
eine längere oder schönere Route zum Reisen wählen
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
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take the spotlight
im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit oder Bewunderung stehen
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.