ˌtake sb ˈup on sth

ˌtake sb ˈup on sth
phrasal verb
to accept an offer or invitation that someone has made
I've decided to take you up on that job offer.[/ex]

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  • take a flyer on sth — take a flyer (on sb/sth) INFORMAL ► to take a risk by doing something that could have good or bad results: »Despite his belief in the efficiency of markets, he would occasionally take a flyer on a company s shares. Main Entry: ↑flyer …   Financial and business terms

  • take advantage of something — phrase to use a situation or opportunity to get what you want Moss took advantage of the defender’s mistake to score a goal. take full advantage of something: Many schools don’t take full advantage of the Internet. Thesaurus: to use something, or …   Useful english dictionary

  • take exception to something — phrase to dislike something because you feel annoyed or offended by it Eileen took exception to Pat’s manner and said as much. Thesaurus: to hate or dislike someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: exception * * * take exˈception to sth idiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • take care of somebody — take care of sb/sth/yourself idiom 1. to care for sb/sth/yourself; to be careful about sth • Who s taking care of the children while you re away? • She takes great care of her clothes. • He s old enough to take care of himself …   Useful english dictionary

  • take care of something — take care of sb/sth/yourself idiom 1. to care for sb/sth/yourself; to be careful about sth • Who s taking care of the children while you re away? • She takes great care of her clothes. • He s old enough to take care of himself …   Useful english dictionary

  • take care of yourself — take care of sb/sth/yourself idiom 1. to care for sb/sth/yourself; to be careful about sth • Who s taking care of the children while you re away? • She takes great care of her clothes. • He s old enough to take care of himself …   Useful english dictionary

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