take (something) up with (someone) - to raise and discuss a matter with someone Our supervisor plans to take the issue of overtime up with the senior managers. take (something) with a grain of salt - to not take something that someone has said seriously You can take everything that our teacher says with a grain of salt. take steps to (prevent/do something) - to begin to make plans or arrangements for something, to make preparations for something Our company has begun to take steps to stop people from smoking in the office building. take stock - to count items of merchandise or supplies that are in.
