[take a spill] {v. phr.} To fall down; tip over. * […]

[take a stand] {v. phr.} To assert one's point. of view; […]

[take a turn] {v. phr.} To become different; change. * /Mary's […]

[take a turn for the better] {v. phr.} To start improving; […]

[take a turn for the worse] See: [FOR THE WORSE]. Contrast: […]

[take a whack at] See: [TAKE A SHOT AT].

[take aback] See: [TAKEN BACK].

[take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. […]

[take after] {v.} To be like because of family relationship; to […]

[take aim] {v. phr.} To get ready to hit, throw at, […]