Share Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Other Expressions Using 'Take'
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We're not taking _____ any new staff at the moment. (to start to employ someone)
on
Whenever he's in a bad mood, he takes it _____ _____ me. (to make someone suffer because you are angry, upset, etc. You need two words here)
out on
Everybody said how nice she was, but I never really took _____ her. (to start liking someone or something)
to
She decided to take _____ photography as a hobby. (to start doing something regularly as a habit, job or interest)
up
I'm taking the day _____ next Monday. (to have a particular amount of time away from work)
off
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)
granted
I was taken _____ at his sudden departure. (to be very surprised)
aback
The police took _____ our names and addresses. (to write down information or a statement)
down
