The river takes its rise in the high mountains.
take its rise
idiomTo originate
The conflict takes its rise from a disagreement about land ownership many years ago.
Modern democratic theory takes its rise from the philosophical debates of the Enlightenment, which challenged the traditional authority of monarchs.
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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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get a rise out of
To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.
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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.