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idiom
take a detour
अप्रत्यक्ष मार्ग लेना
Meaning
to take an indirect route
Example
We had to **take a detour** because of road construction.
idiom
take a dim view of
किसी चीज़ की अस्वीकृति करना; नकारात्मक विचार रखना
Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager **takes a dim view of** employees arriving late.
idiom
take a gamble
सफलता की आशा में जोखिम लेना
Meaning
to take a risk in the hope of success
Example
She **took a gamble** by quitting her job to travel the world.
idiom
take a hike
चलना या छोड़ देना; दूर जाना
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
idiom
take a hit
वित्तीय हानि उठाना
Meaning
to suffer a financial loss
Example
The company **took a hit** after the stock market crash.
idiom
take a leaf out of someone’s book
किसी के अच्छे उदाहरण की नकल करना या उसका पालन करना
Meaning
to imitate or follow someone’s good example
Example
Other cities should **take a leaf out of Copenhagen’s book** on eco-friendly transport.
idiom
Take a leap of faith
कुछ अनिश्चित करना, यह विश्वास करते हुए कि यह सफल होगा
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a **leap of faith**, but it paid off.
idiom
take a load off
बैठना और आराम करना, खासकर कठिन काम करने के बाद
Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and **take a load off**.
idiom
take a nosedive
अचानक और नाटकीय रूप से घटित होना
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
idiom
take a rain check
किसी प्रस्ताव को अस्वीकार करना लेकिन इसे किसी और समय करने का सुझाव देना
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
idiom
take a shot in the dark
बिना परिणाम जाने कुछ कोशिश करना
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
idiom
take a stand
किसी ठोस निर्णय या राय को जाहिर करना
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
idiom
take a step back
थोड़ा रुककर स्थिति का पुनर्मूल्यांकन करना
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
idiom
take a toll
स्ट्रेस या अत्यधिक काम के कारण समय के साथ हानि या क्षति पहुँचाना।
Meaning
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
Example
Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.
idiom
take a turn for the worse
अधिक बीमार हो जाना
Meaning
to become more ill
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
idiom
take aback
किसी को अचानक चौंका देना या स्तब्ध कर देना
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude behavior.
phrasal-verb
take after
किसी माता-पिता या रिश्तेदार के जैसे दिखना या व्यवहार करना
Meaning
to resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behavior
Example
He **takes after** his mother in both looks and nature.
phrasal-verb
take against
बिना स्पष्ट कारण के किसी से या किसी चीज़ से नफ़रत करना शुरू करना
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
phrasal-verb
take along
किसी को या किसी चीज़ को साथ लाना
Meaning
to bring someone or something with you
Example
Don’t forget to **take along** your umbrella.
idiom
take apart
किसी चीज को टुकड़ों में तोड़ना
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
phrasal-verb
take away
किसी चीज़ को हटाना; किसी को कुछ सीखाना या याद रखना
Meaning
to remove something; to make someone learn or remember something
Example
What did you **take away** from the meeting?
phrasal-verb
take away from
अनुभव से कुछ सीखना या कुछ मूल्यवान प्राप्त करना
Meaning
to learn or gain something valuable from an experience
Example
What did you **take away from** that experience?
phrasal-verb
take back
यह स्वीकार करना कि आपने जो कहा वह गलत था; कुछ वापस लेना
Meaning
to admit that what you said was wrong; to retract something
Example
I **take back** what I said earlier.
phrasal-verb
take breaks
काम से आराम के लिए विराम लेना; विश्राम के लिए अस्थायी रूप से रुकना
Meaning
to pause from work for rest; to stop temporarily for relaxation
Example
You should **take breaks** regularly to stay focused throughout the day.