The hunter takes a bead on the target.
take a bead on
idiomTo aim a gun at something.
The soldier takes a bead on the distant post to ensure he is ready for the signal.
With steady hands and focused eyes, the marksman takes a bead on the small object, waiting for the wind to die down before pulling the trigger.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.
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take a back seat
To adopt a position of noninvolvement.