[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To […]

[take on the chin] {v. phr.} To gracefully accept criticism. * […]

[take one at one's word] {v. phr.} To naively lend credence […]

[take one's breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impress very […]

[take one's leave] or [take leave of] {v. phr.}, {formal} To […]

[take one's life in one's hands] {v. phr.} To face great […]

[take one's measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.} To […]

[take one's medicine] {v. phr.} To accept punishment without complaining. * […]

[take one's name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon […]

[take one's time] {v. phr.} To avoid haste; act in an […]