A 'WAIL' (inspired by Alice Blog of Idioms on "take")

A wail

I should have been taken the heed so that I would not have been taken for a ride by her who put me on public trial. I had taken a fancy that she was honest in her love and respect the dignity of her beloved. But the stock taken by me was shattered. I should have taken off the world and hid somewhere before the matter of her so-called love of her had taken a turn for the worst. But now I have to take the bull by the horns or take it on the chin. At the moment, I am very dejectedly taking heart and trying to take the hint that what was her ulterior motive. That is for sure, that she would not be able to take a bow and her wish to take the world by storm would be dried out and in the end she will have to take edge off herself and will never be able to take a bow.

Meaning: Take the plunge: to do something decisive

Take a fancy: to like something or prefer something

Take off: to go on a journey

Take stock: to have faith in something

Take heed: to be cautious

Take for a ride: to deceive or cheat

Take a turn for the worst: when things go wrong

Take the bull by the horns: to face the problem, take strong action

Take it on the chin: to accept the blow without quitting

Take heart: to be encouraged and courageous

Take a hint: to understand it

Take the edge off: to lessen the pain of something

Take a backseat: to accept to be second to someone or something

Take things in stride: to cope with in a calm way

Take the world by storm: to win the favor of someone, to become popular

Take a bow: to receive credit and applause for an achievement

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Comments

saba July 9, 2015 7:40

Thanks for your nice blog, it's helpful you give the meanings of idioms.
Mishaikh July 6, 2015 9:53

Thanks Nawa and Elf, for the comment. I am pleased to find it useful.
ELF-Noor July 6, 2015 5:32

very useful idioms, and you nicely use idiom in your own writing,.. thanks for sharing.
Mishaikh July 6, 2015 1:20

Thanks Anah for liking my blog.
Anah Sid © July 5, 2015 19:42

I have never heard some of the idioms you have used in your blog!

Thanks for letting me know. :)

Awesome blog Sir!
Mishaikh July 5, 2015 10:42

Narin, don't think just start writing whatever comes in your mind.

Thanks for reading and comment.
Mishaikh July 5, 2015 10:41

Thanks Expector, Setareh and caro for your appreciating comments.
caro July 5, 2015 10:34

Nice idioms , thank you so much
setareh July 5, 2015 10:08

Dear Mishaikh, you used these idioms so beautifully in your writing. It is absolutely so useful. Thanks for sharing.
Narin July 5, 2015 9:34

tnx alot,it was informative.i learned new idioms and new way for writting with use of (take).and tnx to Alice too.good for u mishaikh u r really active .i want to improve my english but i dont do anything just i want .its really bad for me.of course i dont know how to start.

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