able to take Idiom, Proverb
able to take
Idiom(s): able to take sth
Theme: ENDURANCE
able to endure something; able to endure abuse. (Often in the negative. Able to can be replaced with can.)
• Stop yelling like that. I'm not able to take it anymore.
• Go ahead, hit me again. I can take it.
able to take a joke
Idiom(s): able to take a joke
Theme: FLEXIBILITY
to be able to accept ridicule good-naturedly; to be the object or butt of a joke willingly. (Able to can be replaced with can.)
• Let's play a trick on Bill and see if he's able to take a joke.
• Better not tease Ann. She can't take a joke.
able to take just so much
Idiom(s): able to take just so much
Theme: FRUSTRATION
able to endure only a limited amount of discomfort. (Able to can be replaced with can.)
• Please stop hurting my feelings. I’m able to take just so much.
• I can take just so much.