He took up the slack and completed the project on time.

She took her medicine before going to bed.

He took French leave and left the party without saying goodbye.

She took down a notch her opponent's confidence with her powerful argument.

She took him down a peg for his arrogant behavior.

He took the bull by the horns and confronted his fears.

He took a fall out of the tree.

She took his words at face value and believed him.

He took his hook and went fishing.

He took holy orders and became a priest.