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take steps

Idioms  
  1. Begin a course of action, as in The town is taking steps to provide better street lights, or They took steps to keep their plans secret. [Early 1600s]


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The agency has issued heatstroke alerts in 41 out of Japan's 47 prefectures, urging the public -- especially the many elderly -- to take steps to stay cool.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

County officials said the first human case is an important reminder to the community that everyone needs to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and breeding.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

If you’re debt-free or take steps to minimize debt, that’s a major advantage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

He told BBC Wales he had been unable to change government policy but "I believe Wales has been short-changed and as leader I would take steps to correct that".

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

If I were you, I should take steps to make these men disperse.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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