An abrupt movement, used, for example, as a comical reaction to a surprising sight, in which someone casually sees something, briefly stops looking at it, realizes what it is, and snaps attention back to it with an expression of surprise or disbelief.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take the cake

(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US) To be especially good or outstanding. / (idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US) To be particularly bad, objectionable, or egregious.

To be resolute in difficult circumstances.

(intransitive, often with of) to compile an inventory; to take stock; to inventory. / (intransitive, often with of) to assess a situation

To grasp, seize. / To take root, become established.

Synonym of take control, especially in situations involving informal command over a group of people.

Alternative spelling of take offense

(intransitive) to shelter; to hole up

(intransitive, often with of) To notice; to take note.