take French leave

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

eat and leave no crumbs

Synonym of eat (“to be very good at something; to rule; to rock”).

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.

French fact

The presence of French Canada as a distinct cultural, linguistic, and political force within the Canadian Confederation.

French leave

A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.

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.