take it

Idioms  

1. Understand, as in I take it they won't accept your proposal . [Early 1500s]

2. 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 .

3. 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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Example Sentences

“I won’t take it for granted.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I got this figurine from a Mexican well-wisher 20 years ago. I take it everywhere. She takes care of me. And I believe in that.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“You just have to take it easy. You have to trust everyone around you because they know best.”

From Los Angeles Times

But in A&E after his collapse, a doctor asked Frances if she was aware that Pramipexole could cause a range of impulsive behaviours in people who take it.

From BBC

One former sportsbook executive couldn’t take it any more.

From The Wall Street Journal