take soil
To run into the mire or water; hence, to take refuge or shelter.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The tired traveler had to take soil in a nearby cave.”
“When the heavy rain began to fall, the hikers decided to take soil under the thick trees.”
“Fleeing the relentless pursuit of the enemy cavalry, the weary soldiers took soil within the dense, protective thicket of the forest.”
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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