taking it

Verb

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

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, it.
2. To assume responsibility for.
   • take it from the top
3. To suppose; to assume.
   • I take it on trust that you won't tell my secret.
   1. (first-person, usually) To assume based on evidence or observation; to gather.
      • I take it that she didn't like the cake. (e.g. on seeing the cake thrown in the bin)
4. To endure affliction, criticism, punishment or torment.
   • She finally left her abusive husband. She couldn't take it any more.
5. To taste or sample some food or drink.

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