The tired traveler had to take soil in a nearby cave.
take soil
idiomTo run into the mire or water; hence, to take refuge or shelter.
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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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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native soil
The country or geographical region where one was born or which one considers to be one's true homeland.