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    [Verb]  | "take in" 


    1: to receive as a guest or lodger

    2: to give shelter to

    3: to take to a police station as a prisoner

    Origin: circa 1518 ;

    [Noun]  | "pride" | \ ˈprīd \


    1: the quality or state of being proud: such as

    2: reasonable self-esteem : confidence and satisfaction in oneself : self-respect

    3: pleasure that comes from some relationship, association, achievement, or possession that is seen as a source of honor, respect, etc.

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English prȳde, from prūd proud {mat|proud|};

    [Idiomatic phrase]  | "take in vain" 


    1: to use (a name) profanely or without proper respect

    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Idiomatic phrase]  | "take turns" 


    1: to do something one after another in regular succession in order to share the responsibility or opportunity of doing it : alternate

    Origin: 1613 ;

    [Verb]  | "takes in" 


    1: to cause to believe what is untrue;


      * e.g., " ... a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company "




    2: to have as part of a whole;


      * e.g., " ... this report takes in all the latest information on the subject "




    3: to provide with living quarters or shelter;


      * e.g., " ... took in the stray dog "



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    [Verb]  | "take in" 


    1: to cause to believe what is untrue;


      * e.g., " ... a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company "




    2: to have as part of a whole;


      * e.g., " ... this report takes in all the latest information on the subject "




    3: to provide with living quarters or shelter;


      * e.g., " ... took in the stray dog "



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     [ "on the take" ]

    1: Getting paid for one’s role in fraud or corruption.

      * e.g.,  ... The entire state of Louisiana is on the take. 

     [ "take a \_" ]

    1: Take a seat

      * e.g.,  ... take a \_, son 

     [ "Take" ]

    1: opinion; point of view

      * e.g.,  ... "so what's your take on this new rookie QB for the chargers?" 

     [ "on the take" ]

    1: To accept bribes or take money from a business transaction.

      * e.g.,  ... "Jimmy's on the take" 

     [ "Take That!" ]

    1: What attorneys (usually the defense) will say when presenting evidence to back their claims in the Ace Attorney series

      * e.g.,  ... Phoenix: Take that! As we all know, the victim was on a vacation to Paris. The time difference between here and Paris is about 9 hours. 

     [ "Take That" ]

    1: Take that are an English band comprising of, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Gary Barlow, Jason Orange And ex-member Robbie Williams. They had massive success from 1990-96, with sell-out tours, no.1 albums and singles. Some of their earlier hits comprise of Babe, Back for good, Pray,Sure and never forget. They reformed after a 10 year break, and had even more success. Newer hits include shine, rule the world( from the film stardust) and Patience. So far, they have released a further 2 albums, Beautiful world and The Circus, and have gone on to produce more sell out concerts, filling stadiums and arenas across the british isles. Their fans are incredibly loyal.

      * e.g.,  ... TT fan 1:Take that are AMAZING, and put on the best shows ever!! 

     [ "take" ]

    1: 1) to kick someone's ass

      * e.g.,  ... 1) 

     [ "take" ]

    2: 2) to have your way (sexually) with a person

      * e.g.,  ... Jay is a big guy, but he's goofy as all hell, so Tim could probably take him. 

     [ "take it" ]

    1: To deal with, or adjust to

      * e.g.,  ... Stop whining and just take it 

     [ "take" ]

    1: monetary earnings, profits etc. resulting from any enterprise or venture.

      * e.g.,  ... the nightclub's take from this past weekend wasn't as high as expected, so the management suspected a little skimming was going on. 

     [ "on the take" ]

    1: Being bribed to look the other way when the briber commits a crime or show favour to the briber despite his shortcomings.

      * e.g.,  ... "The police don't give a shit because they're all on the take" said the drunk. 

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