Phrases With Take/Fixed Phrases Flashcards
Take exception to
Object strongly to, disagree.
Alicia took great exception to the fact that her name had been left off the guests list.
Take notice of
to become aware of or give attention to something or someone.
Do not take any notice of what sue says.
Take place in
Happen, occur.
The seminar will take place in the new lecture room on the fourth floor.
Take part in
to be involved in some activity.
He rarely took part in proceedings, preferring rather to have a backseat role.
Take the view
To have an opinion about something, to believe.
This institution takes the view that all employees should be treated fairly
Take account of
to give consideration to.
Don’t forget to take account of hotel tips
Take issue with
Disagree with. Challenge.
The minister took issue with the interviewer over whether the government…
Take advantage of
The minister took advantage of the breeze and went windsurfing.
Take someone by surprise
to happen to (someone or something) unexpectedly.
His sudden appearance took me by surprise
Take second place
to be considered to be less important than another thing or person and be given less attention than them.
Fathers tend to have to take second place when a new baby comes along
Take into consideration
Take into account.
We need to take into consideration the neighbours if we’re going to have a party.
Take for granted
Assume that something is true/ fail to properly appreciate.
Luisa was fed up with being taken for granted and decided to leave both her husband and family
Take a stand on
Adopt a firm position about an issue.
The teacher decided it was time to take a stand on school uniform and not allow the children to wear trainers in class.
