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Examples:taking information from all sides—stand tall and see far (idiom); taking the long and broad view—taking real numbers as values (of a function)—extortion by taking advantage of sb's weakness—taking or eating more than one's due (idiom); greedy and selfish—taking large steps (while walking)—planchette writing (for taking dictation from beyond the grave)—act without taking time to think (idiom); to react instantly—lit. never taking a short-cut (idiom); fig. upright and honest—exchange cards containing personal details (when taking an oath of fraternity)—an overall plan taking inaccount all factors—taking as one's main principle—eat individual meals (rather than taking one's food from plates served to everyone at the table)—taking things easily without attending responsibilities—shift holidays, taking a weekday off—mahjong player disqualified by unintentionally taking in the wrong number of dominoes—sit and await success or failure (idiom); to wait to see the outcome of a fight before taking sides—lose money instead of being paid (i.e. sb should pay me, but is actually taking my money)—live by taking advantage of others—handle by taking circumstances into consideration—soldier taking part in battle—laugh away (instead of taking seriously)—mythological figure (such as the Grim Reaper) in charge of taking the souls of those who die—agree by chance (idiom); taking the same action without prior consultation—act as if one is taking things very seriously—display of severity immediately on taking office—person in power taking the capitalist road, a political label often pinned on cadres by the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution—smear the lips with blood when taking an oath [idiom.]—not mind taking all the trouble [idiom.]—wait for the opportune moment before taking action [idiom.]—don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning (idiom); an exhortation speak one's mind without fear of reprisals, and with the expectation of being taken seriously—unwarranted talk the listener can take or leave (idiom); sth not be taken too seriously— |