Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

take on (something)
- to begin to do something, to commit oneself to something
Recently my father has begun to take on too many things at work and he has become
very tired.
take on (something)
- to load (something)
The ship took on most of its cargo the week before it left the port.
take on the look/appearance of (something)
- to begin to have the look of something
My friend has begun to take on the look of a university professor although he has only
been working at the university for a short time.
take on too much
- to undertake to do too much work or too many tasks
My aunt is taking on too much and is very tired recently.
take one's cue from (someone)
- to use another's behavior or reactions as a guide to one's own
The musicians took their cue from the conductor when the orchestra performed the
musical piece.
take one`s hat off to (someone)
- to admire/respect/praise someone
You have to take your hat off to our boss. He has built his company from almost
nothing.
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