[take a powder] {v. phr.}, {slang} To leave hurriedly; run out […]

[take a punch at] or [take a poke at] or [take […]

[take a shine to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have or show […]

[take a shot at] {v. phr.} To try casually; attempt to […]

[take a spill] {v. phr.} To fall down; tip over. * […]

[take a stand] {v. phr.} To assert one's point. of view; […]

[take a turn] {v. phr.} To become different; change. * /Mary's […]

[take a turn for the better] {v. phr.} To start improving; […]

[take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. […]

[take aim] {v. phr.} To get ready to hit, throw at, […]