take pride
To be proud of (usually followed by in or of).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I take pride in my work every single day.”
“She takes great pride in keeping her garden tidy and full of colorful flowers.”
“The architect takes immense pride in the sustainable design of the building, which reflects his lifelong commitment to environmental conservation.”
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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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 taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
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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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have one's name taken
To receive a yellow card.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
Last updated August 10, 2026