| Id | ESLPod_0661_WE_0997 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 661 |
| Episode Title | Demanding an Apology |
| Phrase | to take (something) back |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to take (something) back" means to retract what one has said, or to have another person pretend that something never happened or was never said: "I can't believe you just said that! Take it back, or I'll never be your friend again." The phrase "to take the lead" means to move into the winning position in a race or competition: "Darrell started slowly, but after the third lap, he took the lead." The phrase "to take it or leave it" means that one does not care whether another person accepts an offer: "I'll sell the car to you for $5,800. Take it or leave it." Finally, the phrase "to take after (someone)" means to be similar to an older relative, either in appearance or behavior: "Drake takes after his father, always daydreaming about space travel." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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