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4B - Expressions with TAKE

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  • to go somewhere and do something with someone, usually something you plan and pay for (e.g. Daniel is going to ____ Elena ____ for dinner tonight.)
    take somebody out
  • to use the good things in a situation or to treat someone badly in order to get something good from them (e.g. This is a great opportunity to travel. ___ it!
    take advantage of
  • If Justin ______ (not come) tonight, Sara will be delighted
    DOESN'T COME
  • I'll take a shower_____ I do pilates
    AFTER
  • to like somebody (e.g. The children have really ________ you. They love to see you.)
    take to somebody
  • to consider or remember something when judging a situation (e.g. Do the final results _____ your coursework as well as exam results?)
    take into account
  • If you_____ (eat) too many calories, you gain weight
    EAT
  • to begin to study, practice, or do (a hobby / a sport / a job / etc.) (e.g. I've ______ kayaking recently. I enjoy it.)
    take up
  • We'll arrive in time for lunch ________ the traffic is bad
    UNLESS
  • to look after someone or something (e.g. If you get a pet, you'll have to _____ it.)
    take care of
  • remove from a place or thing (e.g. Can you ____ the rubbish ____? It's collection day tomorrow.)
    take something out
  • to not be in a hurry, to need a long time (e.g. _____ your ____! We don't need to leave yet.)
    take time
  • not pay attention to someone or something, to ignore (e.g. Some people didn't like our school show. ~ _______ them. It was a great show!)
    take no notice of
  • to do something although something bad might happen because of it (e.g. I like to _____. I think it's exciting.)
    take a risk
  • to participate (e.g. More and more people are starting to _____ the sport.)
    take part in
  • .......... you leave now, you’ll miss the last bus.
    unless
  • My boyfriend will call me ______he's at his hotel
    WHEN
  • to feel (very) sorry for (e.g. I ______ the cat and brought it some food.)
    take pity on
  • Sara is going to pack her suitcase______ she goes to bed
    BEFORE
  • to begin to dislike someone (e.g. They used to be friends, but now they've ______ each other.)
    take against
  • If the bus______ (not come) soon, I_______ (take) a taxi
    DOESN'T COME/ WILL TAKE
  • to look or be like an older relative (e.g. I _____ my father. We like the same kind of jokes!)
    take after
  • Plants die if_______ (not get) enough water
    THEY DON'T GET
  • to remove anything that is worn on the body (especially clothes) or to leave the ground (e.g. It's really hot in here. You should ____ your coat ____....
    take off
  • to happen (e.g. When does the firework show _____? ~ At 10 p.m. tonight.)
    take place