take care
Idioms-
Be careful, use caution, as in Take care or you will slip on the ice . [Late 1500s]
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Good-bye, as in I have to go now; take care . This apparent abbreviation of take care of yourself is used both orally and in writing, where it sometimes replaces the conventional Sincerely or Love in signing off correspondence. [ Colloquial ; 1960s]
Example Sentences
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That’s why older first-time parents should confer with their own parents to tackle the “who’s going to take care of you?” question.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
“We still have to take care of these patients, and we do, and our people do a wonderful job, but it does put pressure on” the profit and loss statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Forecasters warned that those seeking to escape the heat with a trip to the beach should take care, as a large south swell from Hurricane Genevieve will continue to result in big waves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Mary Jane Roberts believed she collected up to £600 for Macmillan at the funeral of her mother, Lynne Wheal, and was told by Bush: "We'll take care of it, don't worry".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“You can head out if you want. I’ll take care of the register.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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