You should take the lead on this project.
take the lead
idiomTo become the leader, to advance into first place.
Our team was losing, but the captain took the lead after scoring two quick goals.
By proposing a bold new strategy during the crisis, the young manager took the lead and guided the company toward stability.
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all roads lead to Rome
Different paths can take one to the same goal.
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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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get the lead out
To go faster; to hurry up.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026