take it

1. Accept or believe something, as in I'll take it on the doctor's say-so . Also see the subsequent entries beginning with take it .

2. Understand, as in I take it they won't accept your proposal . [Early 1500s]

3. Endure abuse, criticism, harsh treatment, or unpleasantness, as in Tell me what you really think of me—I can take it . [Mid-1800s] This phrase is sometimes modified as take just so much , meaning “endure only up to a point.” For example, I can take just so much of this nonsense before I lose patience . Also see take it on the chin ; take lying down .

Example Sentences

And I said, I can't take it any more.

From BBC

I think I’d just take it personally when the phone stops ringing.

From Los Angeles Times

Springfield noodles on a small guitar with “the unimportant bits ... removed. It’s a travel guitar. A fan gave me this, and I’ve had it for years. I’ve written tons of songs on it. I take it everywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times

You are charged interest on the loan from the day you take it out, but the amount varies across the UK.

From BBC

“When you managed to get something like that, you’d have to hide so the other kids wouldn’t find out and try to take it from you,” he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times