- ˌtake sb ˈup on sth
- phrasal verb
to accept an offer or invitation that someone has madeI've decided to take you up on that job offer.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
take a punt on sth — ► INFORMAL to invest money in something: »It might be a good idea to take a punt on a few internet technology stocks. Main Entry: ↑punt … Financial and business terms
take an axe to sth — take an axe to sth/wield the axe ► HR, WORKPLACE, MANAGEMENT to decide to get rid of a large number of employees or to no longer provide particular services: »Legislators are considering taking an ax to the latest spending plans. »Companies have… … Financial and business terms
take the wraps off sth — ► to make something that was secret known to other people or the public: »Apple took the wraps off the new model of the iMac yesterday. Main Entry: ↑wrap … Financial and business terms
take an axe to sth/wield the axe — ► HR, WORKPLACE, MANAGEMENT to decide to get rid of a large number of employees or to no longer provide particular services: »Legislators are considering taking an ax to the latest spending plans. »Companies have to know how to wield the axe when … Financial and business terms
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