take into account
To remember and understand while judging someone or something; consider.
How much time will we need to get to the lake? You have to take the bad road into account.
His acting in the play was remarkable, taking into account his youth and inexperience.
The judge took the prisoner's young age into account before sentencing him to three months in jail.
Educators should take into account the cultural backgrounds of students when planning a school curriculum.
take into one's head
take it into one's head
take a notion
To get a sudden idea; decide without thinking.
The boy suddenly took it into his head to leave school and get a job.
Grandmother keeps a bag packed so that she can go visiting whenever she takes a notion.
take issue with
To be openly against; speak against; disagree with.
He thought his boss was wrong but was afraid to take issue with him on the matter.
take it all in
To absorb completely; listen attentively.
Bill's piano music filled the room and we took it all in with admiration.
take it away
You're on; it's your turn; you're next.
And here comes that wonderful comedian, Bob Hope. The announcer said, "Take it away. Bob."
take it easy
To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. Often used with on.
Take it easy. The roads are icy.
"Take it easy on John and don't scold him too much," said Mrs. Jones to Mr. Jones.
To avoid hard work or worry; have an easy time; live in comfort.
Barbara likes to take it easy.
Jane should take it easy or she’ll get exhausted.
take it from the top
To start again from the beginning.
The conductor said, "We must try it once again. Take it from the top and watch my baton."
take it on the chin
To be badly beaten or hurt.
Our football team really took it on the chin today. They are all bumps and bruises.
Mother and I took it on the chin in the card game.
To accept without complaint something bad that happens to you; accept trouble or defeat calmly.
A good football player can take it on the chin when his team loses.