take a nose dive
To plummet; fall sharply.
The stock market took a nose dive after the news of the President's heart attack.
take a powder
To leave hurriedly; run out or away; desert, flee.
All the gang except one had taken a powder when the police arrived.
take a punch at
take a poke at
take a sock at
To try to hit (someone) with the fist; swing or strike at; attack with the fists.
Bob was very angry and suddenly he took a punch at Fred.
Johnny knocked my hat off, so I took a poke at him.
I felt like taking a sock at Joe, but I kept my temper.
take a shine to
To have or show a quick liking for.
Получить или показать быстрое одобрение; блеснуть перед кем-нибудь.
He took a shine to his new teacher the very first day.
I’m training so much because I want to take a shine to the future superior.
Я тренируюсь так много, поскольку я хочу произвести впечатление на своего будущего начальника.
take a shot at
have a shot at
have go at
take a whack at
To try casually; attempt to do.
"Can you handle all these new book orders?" Tom asked. "I haven't done it before," Sally replied, "but I can sure take a shot at it."
take a sick day
Не ходить на работу по болезни и все равно получать оплату за это, взять больничный.
I did not feel well yesterday so I decided to take a sick day.
Я вчера не очень хорошо чувствовал, поэтому решил взять больничный.
take a spill
To fall down; tip over.
During the harsh winter, when the sidewalk is covered with ice, many people take a spill.
take a stand
To assert one's point. of view; declare one's position.
It is time for American society to take a stand against crime.