take note of
take notice of
To look carefully at; pay close attention to; observe well.
A detective is trained to take note of people and things.
To notice and act in response; pay attention.
Two boys were talking together in the back of the room but the teacher took no notice of them.
The principal thanked everyone who helped in the program, and took note of the decorations made by the art class.
take oath
To promise to tell the truth or to do some task honestly, calling on God or some person or thing as a witness.
Mary took her oath that she did not steal the watch.
John took oath that he would fill the office of president faithfully.
take off one's hands
To abdicate one's responsibility of a person or matter.
"I am herewith taking my hand off your affairs," Lou's father said. "See how you succeed on your own."
To buy; relieve someone of something.
He offered to take my old car off my hands for $350.
take off one's hat to
To give honor, praise, and respect to.
Оказывать честь, хвалу и уважение.
He is my enemy, but I take off my hat to him for his courage.
Он мой враг, но я снимаю шляпу перед ним за его мужество.
In a world full of challenges, I take off my hat to those who persevere and inspire others with their resilience.
В мире, полном испытаний, я снимаю шляпу перед теми, кто проявляет упорство и вдохновляет других своей стойкостью.
When it comes to creativity, I take off my hat to those artists who push boundaries and redefine norms.
Когда дело касается творчества, я снимаю шляпу перед теми художниками, которые раздвигают границы и переопределяют нормы.
take off
To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away.
The dog took off after a rabbit.
Do you have to take off already? You just arrived an hour ago!
To go away; leave.
The six boys got into the car and took off for the drug store.
To leave on a flight, begin going up.
A helicopter is able to take off and land straight up or down.
To imitate amusingly; copy another person's habitual actions or speech.
He made a career of taking off famous people for nightclub audiences.
At the party, Charlie took off the principal and some of the teachers.
To take (time) to be absent from work.
When his wife was sick he took off from work.
Bill was tired out so he took the day off.
To remove (usually said of clothes).
John took off his jacket as he entered the office.
Take your sweater off. The room is very warm.
take offense at
To become indignant; become angry.
Возмущаться; приходить в ярость.
Why do you always take offense at everything I say?
Почему ты всегда обижаешься на все, что я говорю?
I know your comments were made completely in jest, but I couldn't help taking offense at them.
Я понимаю, что ваши комментарии были сделаны исключительно в шутку, но я не мог не обидеться на них.
I noticed your parents leaving early. I do hope they haven't taken offense.
Я заметил, что твои родители ушли пораньше. Надеюсь, они не обиделись.
take on faith
To lend credence to something due to one's confidence in the source, rather than based on evidence.
Придавать значение чему-либо, основываясь на своей уверенности в источнике, а не на доказательствах.
One should never take on faith what one hears about Washington politics.
Никогда не следует принимать на веру то, что слышишь о политике Вашингтона.
In a world filled with uncertainties, sometimes you have to take on faith that everything will work out in the end.
В мире, полном неопределенности, иногда приходится верить, что в конце концов все получится.
Not everything is meant to be understood; some things we must take on faith and let them guide our hearts.
Не все нужно понимать; некоторые вещи мы должны принять на веру и позволить им направлять наши сердца.
take on oneself
take upon oneself
To accept as a duty or responsibility.
He took it on himself to see that the packages were delivered.
To assume wrongfully or without permission as a right or privilege.
You should not have taken it upon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family.