TAKE IT Definition & Meaning

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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 .
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 .

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"I was gobsmacked, I said 'it's OK, it's fine' but Noel insisted I take it," recalled Nick.

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"We, as grown-ups, have got the responsibility for that, and we have to take it now."

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The material he had removed was "top secret" said Mr Atkinson and "there was no reason to take it home."

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He added that the US gave Iran a chance, but they didn't take it.

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"A documentary was made at the time but no one would take it," Porter says.

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