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take up the cudgels for
To come to the defense of; to support or fight for.
Выступать в защиту чего-л.; поддерживать или бороться за что-л.
He was the first to take up the cudgels for his friend.
Он был первым, кто выступил в защиту своего друга.
In times of crisis, it's inspiring to see individuals take up the cudgels for their communities and champion the causes that matter most.
Во времена кризиса вдохновляет видеть, как люди берутся за дело своих сообществ и отстаивают самые важные дела.
When injustice rears its ugly head, we must all take up the cudgels for those who cannot fight for themselves.
Когда несправедливость поднимает свою уродливую голову, мы все должны встать на защиту тех, кто не может бороться за себя сам.
take up with
To begin to go around with (someone); see a lot of.
Frank has taken up with Lucy lately.
To consult someone about an important matter.
The important matter follows the verb take, while the person consulted follows with.
The important matter follows the verb take, while the person consulted follows with.
Can I take the problem up with you right now? It’s quite urgent.
I can’t help you with this matter. You’ll have to take it up with the manager.
take up
To remove by taking in.
Use a blotter to take up the spilled ink.
When the vacuum cleaner bag is full, it will not take up dirt from the rug.
To fill or to occupy space, time, or energy.
All his evenings were taken up with study.
The mayor has taken up residence on State Street.
The oceans take up the greater part of the earth's surface.
The piano takes up too much space in our living room. However, it would take too much time up to move it right now so we’d better wait until later.
To gather together; collect.
We are taking up a collection to buy flowers for John because he is in the hospital.
To take away.
John had his driver's license taken up for speeding.
To begin; start.
After today’s exam, the class will be ready to take up the last chapter in the book.
The teacher took up the lesson where she left off yesterday.
To begin to do or learn; go into as a job or hobby.
He took up the carpenter's trade as a boy.
He recently took up gardening.
To pull and make tight or shorter; shorten.
Take up the slack on the rope!
The tailor took up the legs of the trousers.
To take or accept something that is offered.
I took John up on his bet.
The boss offered me a $5 raise and I took him up.
take with a grain of salt
take with a pinch of salt
To accept or believe only in part; not accept too much.
Принимать или верить во что-то только частичино; не доверять; скептически относиться.
A man who says he is not a candidate for President should usually have his statement taken with a grain of salt.
I heard that the tuition fees are going to be reduced, but that should be taken with a grain of salt.
Я слышал, что стоимость обучения будет снижена, но я не думаю что это стопроцентная информация.
We took Uncle George's stories of the war with a pinch of salt.
take-out order
An order in a restaurant that one does not eat on the premises, but takes home.
Заказ в ресторане, который не едят в ресторане, а забирают домой.
I approached my goals like a take-out order: I made a list, placed my request, and patiently waited for success to be delivered.
Я подходил к своим целям как к заказу еды на вынос: составлял список, оставлял заявку и терпеливо ждал, когда все получится.
Life sometimes feels like a take-out order; you never really know what you're going to get until it arrives at your door.
Иногда жизнь похожа на заказ еды на вынос: никогда не знаешь, что получишь, пока заказ не прибудет к твоей двери.
The new Chinese restaurant on the corner sells nice take-out orders.
Новый китайский ресторан на углу предлагает отличную еду на вынос.
taken aback
taken back
take aback
take back
Unpleasantly surprised; suddenly puzzled or shocked.
Неприятно удивлен; внезапно озадачен или шокирован.
His sudden change of heart took me back; I never expected him to reconsider his decision.
Его внезапная перемена взглядов шокировала меня; я и не ожидал, что он пересмотрит свое решение.
When I heard the unexpected news, I was completely taken back; it was a reminder that life is full of surprises.
Когда я услышал неожиданную новость, я был совершенно ошеломлен; это было напоминанием о том, что жизнь полна сюрпризов.
When he came to pay for his dinner he was taken aback to find that he had left his wallet at home.
Когда он пришел платить за ужин, он был ошеломлен, обнаружив, что забыл свой кошелек дома.
When she suddenly announced her resignation, I was completely taken aback; I had no idea she was unhappy with her job.
Когда она внезапно объявила о своей отставке, я был совершенно ошеломлен; я понятия не имел, что она недовольна своей работой.
taken by
taken with
To be impressed by; intrigued by.
Быть впечатленным; заинтригованным.
At first, I was taken with the beauty of the landscape, but it was the warmth of the people that truly captured my heart.
Сначала меня покорила красота пейзажа, но больше всего мое сердце покорила теплота людей.
I was taken by the beauty of the sunset, a reminder that every ending can be breathtaking.
Меня покорила красота заката, напомнившего мне, что каждый финал может быть захватывающим.
Ned was much taken by the elegance of Sophie's manners.
Нед был весьма тронут элегантностью манер Софи.
When I first read the book, I was taken with the author's unique perspective on life.
Когда я впервые прочитал эту книгу, меня поразил уникальный взгляд автора на жизнь.
takeoff
Departure of an airplane; the act of becoming airborne.
The nervous passenger was relieved that we had such a wonderfully smooth takeoff.
The plane took off over an hour late. The passengers had to buckle their seatbelts during takeoff.
Imitation; a parody.
Vaughn Meader used to do a wonderful takeoff on President Kennedy's speech.