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take it
Accept or believe something, as in I'll take it on the doctor's say-so . Also see the subsequent entries beginning with take it .
Understand, as in I take it they won't accept your proposal . [Early 1500s]
Endure abuse, criticism, harsh treatment, or unpleasantness, as in Tell me what you really think of me—I can take it . [Mid-1800s] This phrase is sometimes modified as take just so much , meaning “endure only up to a point.” For example, I can take just so much of this nonsense before I lose patience . Also see take it on the chin ; take lying down .
Example Sentences
She added: "When the 'online' world tries to make me a human Piñata, I take it with grace and send them love, cause I know so many people are hurting in so many ways and the internet is very much so a dumping ground for unhinged and unhealed."
Last year’s inductee, Jackson Browne, took the stage for a spirited rendition of “Take It Easy” before giving way to Morello, who introduced the show’s final number.
Here in the city, most people take it as given that masculinity is constructed.
"We have top players and we can get through tough situations. Now we are on the up we can take it into next season."
"This is the most beautiful club in the world. We deserve this. We are going to enjoy the next couple of weeks and take it in."
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