take+on+about
111take someone into account — take (something/someone) into account to think about something or someone when you are making a decision or a judgement. I hope they ll take her age into account when they re judging her work. They took into account that he d never been in… …
112take into account — take (something/someone) into account to think about something or someone when you are making a decision or a judgement. I hope they ll take her age into account when they re judging her work. They took into account that he d never been in… …
113take your chances — take (your) chances to depend on luck. I would rather take my chances than try some drug no one knows much about …
114take chances — take (your) chances to depend on luck. I would rather take my chances than try some drug no one knows much about …
115take a bite out of something — take a bite out of (something) to reduce something. Work is taking a bite out of his free time. Usage notes: often used about money: Rising energy costs would take a bite out of people s wallets …
116take a bite out of — (something) to reduce something. Work is taking a bite out of his free time. Usage notes: often used about money: Rising energy costs would take a bite out of people s wallets …
117take a long hard look at something — take a long hard look at (something) to examine something carefully. I think they ought to take a long hard look at who is allowed to carry a gun. Usage notes: usually said about something that should be improved in the future …
118take a long hard look at — (something) to examine something carefully. I think they ought to take a long hard look at who is allowed to carry a gun. Usage notes: usually said about something that should be improved in the future …
119take it into (your) head to (do something) — to decide to do something. Uncle Julian might take it into his head to say almost anything. Usage notes: usually said about doing something silly or surprising …
120take pride in someone — take pride (in (someone/something)) to feel pleased about someone or what they have done. They take pride in their son s many accomplishments. He takes pride in the fact that he s never asked his parents for any money …
