Discovery Quiz – Lesson 23

The washing machine is broken? Let me take a stab at fixing it before we call a repairman. Take a stab at something means…

I take issue with your assumption that women don’t work as hard as men. That’s a very sexist view. Take issue with something means…

I’d always taken the ability to walk for granted – until I broke both legs and was in a wheelchair for months. Take something for granted means…

I’ve wanted to take dance classes for years, but I was nervous. Well, I finally took the plunge and signed up for lessons. Take the plunge means…

I’m grateful to Fred for taking me under his wing during my first few weeks at my new job. Take someone under your wing means…

In the first few months after my son was born, all my hobbies took a back seat. Take a back seat means…

My daughter didn’t take kindly to having to wear a school uniform – she said it was ugly. Not take kindly to something means…

I took great pains to write nice, personalized thank-you notes to everyone who gave me a wedding gift. Take great pains to do something means…

All this stress is taking its toll – I’m having a hard time sleeping at night. Take a toll means…

I’ve never been to Switzerland, but I’ll take your word for it that it’s a beautiful country. Take someone’s word for it means…