take care of
Idioms-
Attend to, assume responsibility for, as in Go ahead to the movies, I'll take care of parking the car , or They've hired someone to take care of the children for a week . [Late 1500s]
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Beat up or kill someone, as in If he didn't pay up they threatened to take care of him and his family . [ Slang ; c. 1930]
Example Sentences
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BBC News spoke to teachers and tutors for their top tips on revising, sitting exams and how to take care of yourself too.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“How do you take care of thousands of kids in a center that could house maybe 50 kids?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
A jar of curry sauce, a pot of rice and the quiet confidence that dinner will take care of itself.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Jobs always believed that if Apple made great products and great user experiences, combined with great marketing, the rest would take care of itself.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
They are intensely curious and study each thing I do as I feed and take care of the dogs.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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