Idioms

take (someone) at his or her word
to believe what someone says and act accordingly
I decided to take the woman at her word when she invited me to the concert.

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  • take (someone) by surprise
  • take (someone) down a notch/peg or two
  • take (someone) for (someone or something)
  • take (someone) for a fool
  • take (someone) for a ride
  • take (someone) for an idiot
  • take (someone) for granted
  • take (someone) hostage
  • take (someone) into one's confidence
  • take (someone) to task
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  • (in) high gear
  • drop a hint
  • catch-as-catch-can
  • in the unlikely event of/that
  • put (something) past (someone)
  • up to the job
  • have mixed feelings about (someone or something)
  • persist with (something)
  • lie fallow
  • in honor of (someone or something)


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