Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
take over power
Meaning
to gain control of a government or organization, often by force
Example
The military attempted to **take over power** after the election crisis.
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take over responsibilities
Meaning
to start having control or responsibility for something
Example
After the manager resigned, she **took over responsibilities** temporarily.
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take over the government
Meaning
to assume control of the government, often by force
Example
The military attempted to **take over the government** after months of unrest.
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take part
Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people **take part** in the annual marathon as a hobby.
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take part in
Meaning
to join or participate actively in something
Example
Students should **take part in** group discussions to learn better.
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take part in discussions
Meaning
to actively join in conversations or debates
Example
Students should **take part in discussions** to develop communication skills.
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take photos of
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone **took photos of** the beautiful decorations.
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take precautions against
Meaning
to take actions to prevent something harmful from happening
Example
People should **take precautions against** mosquito bites to prevent dengue.
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take pride in progress
Meaning
to feel good about the improvements or growth you’ve made
Example
You should **take pride in progress**, no matter how small it is.
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take responsibility for
Meaning
to accept that you are to blame for something
Example
He finally **took responsibility for** the mistake.
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take things easy
Meaning
to relax and not get too worried or upset
Example
You need to **take things easy** instead of stressing about every detail.
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take things in stride
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult situations calmly
Example
She always **takes things in stride**, no matter what happens.
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take through
Meaning
to explain something step by step; to guide someone through a process
Example
Let me **take you through** the application process.
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take time off
Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
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take time out
Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should **take time out** to recharge and relax.
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take to
Meaning
to start liking someone or something
Example
She quickly **took to** her new job.
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take up
Meaning
to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or belief
Example
Many people **take up** meditation as they explore mindfulness culture.
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take up a new habit
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to **take up a new habit** of reading before bed.
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take up meditation
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
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talk about
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
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talk back
Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t **talk back** to your teacher like that!
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talk down
Meaning
to speak in a way that shows you think someone is less intelligent
Example
Don’t **talk down** to your colleagues; it’s disrespectful.
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talk down to
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
Example
He always **talks down to** his employees.
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talk down worries
Meaning
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
Example
We **talk down worries** together when a decision feels risky.