Here’s your chance to pick up a few idioms and expressions with the verb tomar.
Tomar algo a bien/a mal to take something well/badly
Tomar a broma/risa                        to take as a joke
Tomar a pecho                                   to take to heart
Tomar la palabra                              to take the floor
Tomarle el pelo                                 to pull someone’s leg
Tomárselo con calma                     to take it easy
Any more favorite expressions you don’t see here? Tell me!