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 moved up to this division to win world titles, so if I get that chance then I want to take it," said Nakatani.

From Barron's

Riggs asked her to take it back.

From BBC

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said people should avoid unnecessary trips, but if they had to travel, they should "plan ahead, take it slow, and leave plenty of time to get to where you need to go safely".

From BBC

That would take it next year to around 8,300.

From MarketWatch

So that would take it from today’s $4,500 to around $4,800 at the end of 2026.

From MarketWatch