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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "take off", "take part", "take to", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
to take over

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Ex: He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success. 
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to [take] {one's} breath away

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: The view from the mountain took my breath away. 
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to [take] {sth} in stride

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex: She took the bad news in stride and started looking for a solution. 
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to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on. 
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to take to

to start to like someone or something

Ex: The team took to the coach's leadership style from the beginning. 
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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to take in

to accept or emotionally process something

Ex: It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation. 
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to take off

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Ex: The young musician's career started to take off after the release of her debut album. 
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