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takes the gap

takes the gap is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the gap.

Meaning of take the gap

Verb

take the gap (third-person singular simple present takes the gap, present participle taking the gap, simple past took the gap, past participle taken the gap)

  1. (historical, slang) Synonym of gap it (“leave Rhodesia”).
    • Even the Thornhill CO, Dag Jones, “took the gap”.2014, Preller Geldenhuys, Rhodesian Air Force Operations, page 283
    Synonyms:
    gap it

Questions about takes the gap

What is takes the gap the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes the gap is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the gap.

Words near takes the gap in the dictionary

  1. takes the edge off
  2. takes the fall
  3. takes the fifth
  4. takes the front seat
  5. takes the game to
  6. takes the gap
  7. takes the gilt off the gingerbread
  8. takes the heat
  9. takes the helm
  10. takes the initiative
  11. takes the knee

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