TAKE FIVE - OR MORE

Each of the following clues can be answered with a phrase containing the word TAKE.

1. "There's no hurry."
2 ."Look at this."
3. Assume control
4. Believe without question
5. Reprimand or scold
6. Accepting bribes
7. Warning words
8. Show no mercy
9. Seriously consider what is said
10. Decline until a later time
11. "Go for it!"
12. Make an exit
13. Gain control by violence or sudden, unexpected support
14. Do unauthorized or inappropriate things without permission
15. Completely overwhelm someone by an impressive display
16. Deflate, diminish someone's efforts by being negative or discouraging

Answers:

1. Take your time
2. Take a gander
3. Take over
4. Take at one's word
5. Take to task
6. On the take
7. Take heed
8. Take no prisoner
9. Take to heart
10. Take a raincheck
11. Take the plunge!
12. Take your leave
13. Take by storm
14. Take liberties
15. Take their breath away
16. Take the wind out of someone's sails