We're not taking _____ any new staff at the moment. (to start to employ someone)

Playing tennis in this heat really takes it _____ _____ you. (to need a lot of effort and make you feel very tired. You need two words here)

I've decided to take you _____ _____ your offer of a job. (to accept an offer or invitation. You need two words here)

I can't come out with you tonight, but I'll take a _____ check. (used for saying that you can't accept an offer now, but that you may accept it later)

Sales of the new computer took _____ after the television commercial. (to become successful or popular fast)

Joe takes _____ his father. (to look or behave like an older relative)

Everybody said how nice she was, but I never really took _____ her. (to start liking someone or something)

Alan is selfish, and takes me for _____. (to expect someone to always be there and do things for you, even when you do not show that you are grateful)

I'm not sure how much of my explanation she took _____. (to understand and remember something that you hear or read)

I was taken _____ at his sudden departure. (to be very surprised)

The police took _____ our names and addresses. (to write down information or a statement)

If a team loses, it's normally the manager who takes the _____ _____ the defeat and not the players. (accepts responsibility. You need two words here.)