take a drop
To indulge in alcoholic drinks.
Aunt Liz doesn't really drink; she just takes a drop every now and then.
To lose value; decrease in price.
Stocks took a big drop yesterday due to the international crisis.
take a fancy to
take a liking to
To become fond of; cultivate a predilection for.
Aunt Hermione has taken a fancy to antique furniture.
take a flop
To fall heavily.
I took a nasty flop on the ice-covered sidewalk.
take a hand in
To assist in the direction of; participate.
The University Faculty Club decided to take a hand in helping the recent refugees.
take a hint
To understand an allusion or a suggestion and behave accordingly.
"I don't like people who smoke," she said. "Can't you take a hint and either quit smoking or seeing me?"
take a joke
Accept in good spirit some derision directed at oneself.
My brother has a good sense of humor when teasing others, but he cannot take a joke on himself.
take a load off one's feet
To alleviate one's fatigue by sitting down during some taxing work.
"You've been standing there for hours, Jake," John said. "Why don't you take a load off your feet?"
take a new turn
To start a new course; decide upon a new direction.
The company took a new turn under Jack's directorship.