Alternative spelling of spit take

To perform a spit take

(idiomatic, sometimes euphemistic for improper behavior) Anything, including measures which may be extreme or wrongful, that is required to achieve an objective.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To become ill, to fall ill.

To have a short rest period in one's work or studies, other activities

(idiomatic) To try something risky.

(intransitive) To profit from a situation deliberately. / To make use of something.

(idiomatic) To become the leader, to advance into first place. / (idiomatic) To assume leadership over a group.

(idiomatic) To purposely receive a gunshot that was intended for another.

(idiomatic) To do something risky.