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[take one's measure] or [take the measure of]  {v. phr.}

To judge the character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something — how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc.

The boxers sparred for a while taking each other's measure.  […]

[take one's medicine]  {v. phr.}

To accept punishment without complaining.

The boy said he was sorry he broke the window and was ready to take his medicine.

Compare: [FACE THE MUSIC] (2).

[take one's name in vain]  {v. phr.}

1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully.

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

2.  {informal}

To talk about a person or  […]

[take one's time]  {v. phr.}

To avoid haste; act in an unhurried way.

He liked to take his time over breakfast.

[take one's word]  {v. phr.}

To believe one's promise.

[take out]  {v. phr.}

1. To ask for and fill in.

Mary and John took out a marriage license.

2. To begin to run.

When the window broke, the boys took out in all directions.

When the wind blew the man's hat off, Charlie took out after it.

 […]

[take out after]  {v. phr.}

To start pursuing one.

[take out on]  {v. phr.}

To vent one's sadness, frustration, or anger on someone who is usually innocent of the problem at hand.

[take over]  {v.}

1a. To take control or possession of.

He expects to take over the business when his father retires.

1b. To take charge or responsibility.

The airplane pilot fainted and his co-pilot had to take over.

2. To borrow, imitate,  […]

[take pains]  {v. phr.}

To do something very carefully and thoroughly.

She had taken pains to see that her guests had everything that they could possibly want.