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10 Useful Idioms with “Take” – Meanings and Example Sentences

The verb “take” is used in many English idioms to express different actions, ideas, or advice. These idioms are helpful for everyday conversations and are easy to understand. Below are 10 common idioms with “take,” explained with meanings, example sentences, and Marathi translations.

Take someone for granted: Not appreciate someone or their efforts
She felt hurt because he took her for granted.
तिला वाईट वाटले कारण त्याने तिच्या कष्टांची कदर केली नाही.

Take someone by surprise: Do something unexpectedly
The sudden rain took us by surprise.
अचानक आलेल्या पावसामुळे आम्ही आश्चर्यचकित झालो.

Take into account: Consider or think about something while making a decision
You must take her opinion into account.
तिचे मत लक्षात घ्यायलाच हवे.

Take a look: Look at something quickly
Take a look at this beautiful painting.
हे सुंदर चित्र एकदा बघ.

Take sides: Support one person or group in an argument
I don’t want to take sides in their fight.
त्यांच्या भांडणात मला कोणाचीही बाजू घ्यायची नाही.

Take a stand: Clearly express your opinion or decision
It's time to take a stand against injustice.
आता अन्यायाविरुद्ध भूमिका घेण्याची वेळ आली आहे.

Take something for a ride: Cheat or deceive someone
He was taken for a ride by fake agents.
बनावट एजंटांनी त्याला फसवले.

Take no notice (of): Ignore something or someone
She took no notice of their rude comments.
तिने त्यांच्या उद्धट टिप्पण्यांकडे दुर्लक्ष केले.

Take the initiative: Begin a task or plan before others do
He took the initiative to clean the classroom.
त्याने वर्ग साफ करण्याची पुढाकार घेतला.

Take shape: Begin to develop or become clear
The school annual day plan is finally taking shape.
शाळेचा वार्षिक दिवसाचा प्लॅन आता स्पष्ट होत आहे.