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    [Verb]  | "take on" 


    1: to begin to perform or deal with : undertake

    2: to contend with as an opponent

    3: engage, hire

    Origin: 1567 ;

    [Verb]  | "take out" 


    1: deduct, separate

    2: exclude, omit

    3: withdraw, withhold

    Origin: 13th century ;

    [Noun]  | "mer*cy" | \ ˈmər-sē \


    1: compassion, leniency, or restraint (as in imposing punishment) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to the power of another; also : lenient or compassionate treatment

    2: imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder

    3: a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion

    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, price paid, wages, from merc-, merx merchandise;

    [Noun]  | "trust" | \ ˈtrəst \


    1: assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something

    2: one in which confidence is placed

    3: dependence on something future or contingent : hope

    Origin: 12th century ;

     Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse traust trust; akin to Old English trēowe faithful {mat|true:1|};

    [Idiomatic phrase]  | "take it on the chin" 


    1: to be badly damaged or affected by something : to be hit hard by something

    2: to accept something difficult or unpleasant without complaining

    Origin: 1928 ;

    [Idiom]  | "take mercy on" 


    1: to treat (someone) kindly

    [Verb]  | "takes on" 


    1: to enter into contest or conflict with;


      * e.g., " ... will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate "




    2: to provide with a paying job;


      * e.g., " ... decided to take her on as store manager "



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    3: to take for one's own use (something originated by another);


      * e.g., " ... recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland "



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    [Verb]  | "take on" 


    1: to enter into contest or conflict with;


      * e.g., " ... will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate "




    2: to provide with a paying job;


      * e.g., " ... decided to take her on as store manager "



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    3: to take for one's own use (something originated by another);


      * e.g., " ... recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland "



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    [Verb]  | "takes off (on)" 


     [ "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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