Fixed Phrases Flashcards

1
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To take exception to

A

object strongly to.

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To take notice of

A

to become aware of or pay attention to something.

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3
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To take place in

A

to occur or happen in a particular location or setting.

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To take part in

A

to participate or be involved in an activity or event.

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5
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To take the view that..

A

to hold or adopt a particular opinion or perspective.

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6
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To take account of

A

to give attention or consideration to (something).

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To take issue (with)

A

to disagree with someone or something and argue about it.

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8
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To take advantage of

A

to make good use of something.

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9
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To take sb by surprise

A

to surprise someone or something.

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10
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To take second place

A

to be considered to be less important than another thing or person and be given less attention than them.

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To take (sth) into account/consideration

A

The things you consider when you are thinking about a situation or deciding what to do.

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12
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To take for granted

A

assume that something is true without questioning it.

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13
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To take a stand

A

to express one’s opinion.

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14
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To take pride in

A

to feel very pleased about something or someone you are closely connected with.

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15
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To take offence at

A

to be offended (by something).

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To have no place in

A

can not occur. racism has no place in football.

17
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A place of (my) own

18
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No place for a (child)

19
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A place in history

20
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(his) heart is in the right place

A

good intentions.

21
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Go in (my) place

A

replace me.

22
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In the first place

23
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To lose your place

24
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To save sb a place

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To take your place
go to your place.
26
To fall into place
make sense.
27
To hold sth in place
the wood.
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To take the place of ...
replace.