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take it

to endure something, physically or mentally. (Often negative.) I just can't take it anymore. If you can't take it, quit.

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take it

1. Understand, as in I take it they won't accept your proposal. [Early 1500s]

2. Endure abuse, criticism, harsh treatment, or unpleasantness, as in Tell me what you really think of me-I can take it. [Mid-1800s] This phrase is sometimes modified as take just so much, meaning "endure only up to a point." For example, I can take just so much of this nonsense before I lose patience. Also see take it on the chin; take lying down.

3. Accept or believe something, as in I'll take it on the doctor's say-so. Also see the subsequent entries beginning with take it.

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take it

tv. to endure something, physically or mentally. (see also take it on the chin.) I just can’t take it anymore.

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take it

1. To understand; assume: As I take it, they won't accept the proposal.

2. Informal To endure abuse, criticism, or other harsh treatment: If you can dish it out, you've got to learn to take it.

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