take up the hatchet

bury the hatchet

To cease fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.

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.

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.

hatchet man

A male who carries out brutal and unpleasant duties on behalf of another, such as firing dead wood employees.

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.