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[take by storm]  {v. phr.}

1. To capture by a sudden or very bold attack.

The army did not hesitate. They took the town by storm.

2. To win the favor or liking of; make (a group of people) like or believe you.

* /The comic took the audience by  […]

[take by surprise]  {v. phr.}

1. To appear in front of someone suddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; come before (someone) is ready; appear before (someone) unexpectedly.

* /The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened  […]

[take by the scruff]  {v. phr.}

1. To assert authority over a person.

Tim's mother took him by the scruff and told him to get cleaned up.

2. To punish a person.

* /The boss took us by the scruff when he found us chatting idly by the coffee  […]

[take care]  {v. phr.}

To be careful; use wisdom or caution.

Take care that you don't spill that coffee!

[take care of]  {v. phr.}

1. To attend to; supply the needs of.

She stayed home to take care of the baby.

Syn.: [KEEP AN EYE ON] (2), [LOOK AFTER].

Compare: [IN CHARGE] (2).

2.  {informal}

To deal with; do what is needed with.

* /I will take  […]

[take charge]  {v. phr.}

To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of persons or things).

* /When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister took charge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson  […]

[take cold]

See: [CATCH COLD].

[take cover]  {v. phr.}

To seek shelter or protection.

[take down]  {v.}

1. To write or record (what is said).

I will tell you how to get to the place; you had better take it down.

2. To pull to pieces; take apart.

It will be a big job to take that tree down.

* /In the evening the campers put up  […]

[take down a notch] or [take down a peg]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To make (someone) less proud or sure of himself.