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1 to catch somebody's fancy / take somebody's fancy
to catch somebody's fancy / take somebody's fancyhacerle gracia a alguien, encantarle a alguienEnglish-spanish dictionary > to catch somebody's fancy / take somebody's fancy
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2 to take somebody's word for it
aceptar lo que alguien le dice, creer a alguien, confiar en la palabra de alguien -
3 to take somebody as one finds them
no prejuzgar a alguien, aceptar a alguien tal como esEnglish-spanish dictionary > to take somebody as one finds them
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4 to take somebody aside
separar a alguien (del grupo) para hablar aparte -
5 to take somebody at their word
cogerle la palabra a alguien/algo -
6 to take somebody by surprise
coger desprevenido,-a a alguien -
7 to take somebody captive
hacer prisionero,-a a alguien -
8 to take somebody down a peg or two
bajarle los humos a alguienEnglish-spanish dictionary > to take somebody down a peg or two
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9 to take somebody for a ride
tomar el pelo a alguien -
10 to take somebody for granted
no apreciar a alguien como es debido -
11 to take somebody hostage
tomar a alguien como rehén -
12 to take somebody in marriage
casarse con alguien, contraer matrimonio con alguien -
13 to take somebody in to one's confidence
depositar su confianza en alguienEnglish-spanish dictionary > to take somebody in to one's confidence
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14 to take somebody into care
internar a alguien en un centro de protección de menores -
15 to take somebody into custody
detener a alguien -
16 to take somebody on(to) one side
llamar a alguien aparteEnglish-spanish dictionary > to take somebody on(to) one side
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17 to take somebody out of himself
hacer que alguien se olvide de sus propias penasEnglish-spanish dictionary > to take somebody out of himself
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18 to take somebody prisioner
hacer a alguien prisionero,-a -
19 to take somebody to court
llevar a alguien a juicio, llevar a alguien a los tribunales -
20 to take somebody to task over something
reprender a alguien por algoEnglish-spanish dictionary > to take somebody to task over something
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take somebody unawares — • to take somebody unawares • to catch somebody unawares (from Idioms in Speech) to surprise to be caught unawares (from Idioms in Speech) to be taken by surprise When I am caught unawares I usually tell the truth. (I. Murdoch) The use of his… … Idioms and examples
take somebody seriously — take sb/sth ˈseriously idiom to think that sb/sth is important and deserves your attention and respect • We take threats of this kind very seriously. • Why can t you ever take anything seriously? • Headaches in young children should always be… … Useful english dictionary
take somebody for granted — take sb/sth for ˈgranted idiom to be so used to sb/sth that you do not recognize their true value any more and do not show that you are grateful • Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. • We take having an endless supply… … Useful english dictionary
take somebody in — ˌtake sbˈin derived 1. to allow sb to stay in your home • to take in lodgers • He was homeless, so we took him in. 2. often passive to make sb believe sth that is not true Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
take somebody through something — ˌtake sb ˈthrough sth derived to help sb learn or become familiar with sth, for example by talking about each part in turn • The director took us through the play scene by scene. • I still don t understand the contract. Can you take me through it … Useful english dictionary
take somebody under your wing — take sb under your ˈwing idiom to take care of and help sb who has less experience of sth than you Main entry: ↑wingidiom … Useful english dictionary
take somebody's place — take sb s/sth s ˈplace | take the place of sb/sth idiom to replace sb/sth • She couldn t attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. • Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. Main entry: ↑placeidiom … Useful english dictionary
take somebody as they come — take sth as it ˈcomes | take sb as they ˈcome idiom to accept sth/sb without wishing it/them to be different or without thinking about it/them very much in advance • She takes life as it comes. Main entry: ↑takeidiom … Useful english dictionary
take somebody aback — ˌtake sb aˈback derived usually passive to shock or surprise sb very much Main entry: ↑takederived … Useful english dictionary
take somebody as you find them — take sb as you ˈfind them idiom to accept sb as they are without expecting them to behave in a special way or have special qualities Main entry: ↑findidiom … Useful english dictionary
take somebody at their word — take sb at their ˈword idiom to believe exactly what sb says or promises Main entry: ↑wordidiom … Useful english dictionary