on the take . on the take {adv. phr.} Bribable; corrupt. Officer O'Keefe was put on three months' probation because it was alleged that he was on the take. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment