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- take responsibility Collocation to accept that you are the one who must deal with something or admit you are at fault
- take the biscuit Idiom B2 “Take the biscuit” means to be the most surprising, annoying, or extreme example of something, usually in a negative wa…
- take the bus Collocation to travel by bus as a means of public transportation
- take the mickey Idiom B2 To take the mickey means to mock someone or tease them in an unkind or cheeky way.
- take the train Collocation to travel by train as your mode of transport
- take time Collocation to need a certain amount of time; or to spend time doing something carefully without rushing
- take up Phrasal verb To start a new activity, hobby, or habit and spend time doing it regularly.
- take with a pinch of salt Idiom B2 To take with a pinch of salt means to not fully believe something and to be cautious about accepting it as true.
- Take your time. Collocation A2 Don't hurry; proceed at your own pace.
- takeaway order Collocation A2 An order of food prepared by a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere, not on the premises.
- talk a hind leg off a donkey Idiom C1 To talk a hind leg off a donkey means to talk nonstop for a long time, often in a very chatty or boring way.
- talk about Phrasal verb To talk about something is to discuss it or mention it in conversation.
- talk over Phrasal verb To talk over something is to discuss it with someone in order to make a decision or understand it better.
- Talk soon. Collocation A2 A common closing remark in conversation, meaning 'I will talk to you again in the near future' or 'Let's communicate ag…
- Talk to you later. Collocation B1 A common informal farewell, indicating a desire to continue the conversation or meet again at a future time.
- talking point Idiom A talking point is an interesting or important idea that people discuss, often used to guide a conversation or argument.
- tap water Collocation A1 Water that comes directly from a faucet or tap, typically from a public water supply, and is usually safe for drinking.
- taxi rank Collocation B1 A designated place where taxis wait in a line for passengers.
- taxi stand Collocation A2 A designated place where taxis wait for passengers to pick up.
- team meeting Collocation A1 A scheduled gathering of members of a team to discuss progress, issues, or plans.