'Take' Expressions
This expression means 'to participate in an activity'
Take part in an activity
Beginning with the letter 'a', this adjective describes someone who is feeling nervous or anxious
Apprehensive
Beginning with the letter 'b' and having its roots in Italian and French, this adjective refers to a situation that is extremely strange or ridiculous
Bizarre
This expression means 'to create a new idea'
Come up with an idea
Beginning with the letter 's', this word can be used as a noun and a verb in the same way as the word 'change' (for example, "there has been a change in how we do business")
Shift
This expression is similar to 'making the most of an opportunity / situation'
Take advantage of an opportunity
Beginning with the letter 'i', this negative adjective describes someone who finds it very challenging to make choices
Indecisive
Beginning with the letter 'f', this adjective describes something you might find highly interesting
Fascinating
This expression means to admire or respect somebody
Look up to somebody
Zipline
You might use this expression if you fail to appreciate the good things you have until it's too late
Take something / someone for granted
Beginning with the letter 's' and featuring a hyphen, this compound adjective describes someone who understands their own behaviour, strengths, and weaknesses
Self-aware
Beginning with the letter 'm', this adjective is a synonym for 'boring' and begins with an ancient Greek prefix meaning 'one'
Monotonous
Not actually related to food or eating, you might use this expression if you are frustrated, bored, annoyed, or disappointed, especially by something you’ve experienced for too long
Fed up with something / someone
Beginning with the letter 'e', this verb means to legally move someone to another country or region so they can be charged for a crime
Extradite
This expression might sound like you're a bird, but it actually refers to mentoring someone
Take someone under your wing
Beginning with the letter 'i', you might use this adjective if you believe the world could be a perfect place if everyone just worked together
Idealistic
Beginning with the letter 't' and featuring a hyphen, this adjective might describe a movie, book, song, or painting that prompts you to think deeply and reflect on an issue
Thought-provoking
Although it sounds like juggling or a plane, you might use this expression when your future plans are undecided or uncertain
Up in the air
Beginning with the letter 'd', this two-syllable word can be a noun or a verb depending on which syllable is emphasised and is a more formal version of 'argue' or 'argument'
Dispute
This passive expression can be used when you are quite shocked or surprised by a situation
To be taken aback by something / someone
Beginning with the letter 'd', this adjective means "to be disappointed or unhappy because of discovering the truth about someone or something that you once admired or respected" (for example, a career or a political party)
Disillusioned
Beginning with the letter 'm', this adjective is used to describe ordinary, everyday activities, and is often used in a negative sense to mean 'bland' or 'boring'
Mundane
This expression has nothing to do with hair or teeth — actually, it means 'to practice or refresh an existing skill or existing knowledge'
Brush up on a skill
Beginning with the letter 'd', this two-word noun might upset a child when a parent treats their sibling with favouritism or punishes them differently
A double standard