take a turn

Buggins's turn

A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

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.

good turn

A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.

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.