take a dim view of

bird's-eye view

The view from directly or high above.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

dim and distant

Of a very long time ago, so as to be almost forgotten.

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.

give and take

A process of compromise or accommodation.

give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

I take it

Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

kick ass and take names

To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.