和take有關的慣用語，不管是片語動詞或動詞短語，都極爲普遍，不可不留意。
● take a dim view of：不贊成
The director takes a dim view of his secretary coming to office after him.
● take a leaf out of someones book：學某人的樣子
Peter excels in academic work, but his younger brother doesnt. I think he should take a leaf out of Peters book.
● take advantage of：利用
Its unethical to take advantage of an innocent girl./ Language students should take advantage of modern facilities for constant language practice.
● takeamiss：因見怪
This morning, I was in a hurry and did not greet the director. I hope he wont take it amiss.
● takeas read：當作大家都已知道
The news has been announced, so it should be taken as read.
● takeby storm：使大吃一驚；攻佔
The latest Italian designs have taken the fashion world by storm./The soldiers took the enemys fort by storm.
● takein ones stride：冷靜處理
David took the problems in his stride and solved them one by one.
● not take no for an answer：不準人家拒絕
What Mr Li said was mandatory; he would not take no for an answer.
