Expression Cards
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idiom
take the stage
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
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take the stand
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
idiom
take the time to listen
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
idiom
take the wheel
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to **take the wheel**.
idiom
take the wind out of someone’s sails
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
take things in stride
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult situations calmly
Example
She always **takes things in stride**, no matter what happens.
idiom
take things to the next level
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
phrasal-verb
take through
Meaning
to explain something step by step; to guide someone through a process
Example
Let me **take you through** the application process.
phrasal-verb
take time off
Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
phrasal-verb
take time out
Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should **take time out** to recharge and relax.
phrasal-verb
take to
Meaning
to start liking someone or something
Example
She quickly **took to** her new job.
idiom
take under one’s wing
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
phrasal-verb
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.
idiom
take up a hobby
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
take up meditation
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
idiom
take with a grain of salt
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
idiom
take your breath away
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.
idiom
Take your chances
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
idiom
take your life in your hands
Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re **taking your life in your hands** by driving in that storm.
idiom
take your time
Meaning
don’t rush; use as much time as needed
Example
**Take your time** and finish the job carefully.
phrasal-verb
talk about
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
idiom
talk around
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.