I take pride in my work every single day.
take pride
idiomTo be proud of (usually followed by in or of).
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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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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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.
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swallow one's pride
To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.