EXPRESSIONS WITH TAKE

My friend John took a break from his career last year to reflect and assess some aspects of his life.

• Take stock of

• Take refuge in

• Take into account

• Take advantage of

Samantha has decided to do some positive things to change what she didn't like about it.

• Take note

• Take steps

• Take credit for

• Take part in

George found his work tended to take priority over his personal life.

• Take heart

• Take part in

• Take advantage of

• Take precedence over

Victor decided to make use of the situation and do something different for a year.

• Take credit for

• Take advantage of

• Take part in

• Take the initiative

Even though he loves sailing, rarely he finds time to participate in competitions.

• Take charge

• take advantage of

• take part in

• take the initiative

Sarah's story allows me to have courage when my work gets me down.

• take heart

• take refuge

• take steps

• take stock of

I know I can be totally responsible for my own life.

• take steps

• take advantage of

• take into account

• take charge for

Life experiences have taught me not to hide in the comfort zone.

• take precedence

• take refuge

• take heart

• take steps

She's made it clear that I need to do something before others suggest it and so expose my creative side.

• take credit for

• take steps

• take charge

• take the initiative

I really think he should accept praise for inspiring me .

• take credit for

• take into account

• take advantage of

• take charge for