take it or leave it
To accept something without change or refuse it; decide yes or no. Often used like a command.
He said the price of the house was $10,000, take it or leave it.
take it out on
take out on
To be unpleasant or unkind to (someone) because you are angry or upset; get rid of upset feelings by being mean to. Often used with the name of the feeling instead of it.
The teacher was angry and took it out on the class.
Bob was angry because Father would not let him use the car, and he took it out on his little brother.
take it
To get an idea or impression; understand from what is said or done. Usually used with I.
I take it from your silence that you don't want to go.
To bear trouble, hard work, criticism; not give up or weaken.
Henry could criticize and tease other boys, but he couldn't take it himself.
Bob lost his job and his girl in the same week, and we all admired the way he took it.
take its toll
To cause loss or damage.
The bombs had taken their toll on the little town.
The budget cut took its toll of teachers.
take kindly to
To be pleased by; like. Usually used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences.
He doesn't take kindly to any suggestions about running his business.
Will your father take kindly to the idea of your leaving college?
take leave of one's senses
To go mad; become crazy.
"Have you taken leave of your senses? "Jake cried, when he saw Andy swallow a live goldfish.
take leave of
To abandon, go away from, or become separated from. Usually used in the phrase take leave of one's senses.
Come down from the roof, Billy! Have you taken leave of your senses?
To say good-bye and leave.
The messenger bowed and took leave of the queen.
take liberties
To act toward in too close or friendly a manner; use as you would use a close friend or something of your own.
Mary would not let any boy take liberties with her.
Bill took liberties with Tom's bicycle.