take the lead

all roads lead to Rome

Different paths can take one to the same goal.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

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.

get the lead out

To go faster; to hurry up.

give and take

A process of compromise or accommodation.

give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

I take it

Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

kick ass and take names

To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.