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      [Idiomatic phrase]  | "take five" 


      1: to take a brief break (as from work)


      Origin: 1916 ;

      [Verb]  | "take" 


      1: to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms;


        * e.g., " ... take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd "





      2: to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly;


        * e.g., " ... will you take that call? "





      3: to become affected with (a disease or disorder);


        * e.g., " ... if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend "





       [ "take five" ]

      1: Age old colloquial way of saying relax, take it easy. Five means five minutes presumably.

        * e.g.,  ... Too much pressure writing definitions, gotta take five! 

       [ "take five" ]

      1: to take a short break

        * e.g.,  ... OK, Take five after this assignment. 

       [ "Take Five" ]

      1: A well-known jazz instrumental song by Dave Brubeck. Plays in 5/4 time signature.

        * e.g.,  ... I would like to learn how to play Take Five in piano, guitar, saxophone and drums! It's real catchy! 

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