take a leaf out of (someone's) book - to behave or do something in the way that someone else would We plan to take a leaf out of our competitor's book and advertise our product on the Internet. take a leak - to urinate The man stopped at the side of the road to take a leak when he was walking home last night. take a look at (someone or something) - to examine (usually briefly) someone or something I will take a look at the problem with the computer tomorrow. take a look for (someone or something) - to look for someone or something Tomorrow I.