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take heed

idiom
Meaning

To pay attention.


Examples
SIMPLE

You should take heed of his advice.

CONTEXTUAL

The captain warned the crew to take heed of the storm clouds gathering on the horizon.

COMPLEX

If the government fails to take heed of the public's growing frustration, they will likely face significant political consequences in the upcoming election.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    give and take

    A process of compromise or accommodation.

  4. 04

    give heed

    To pay attention; to heed.

  5. 05

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

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

  6. 06

    I take it

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

  7. 07

    kick ass and take names

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

  8. 08

    let nature take its course

    To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.

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