How to Pronounce "on the take"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪk
ON-thuh-TAKE
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪk
ON-thuh-TAKE
Definition
If someone is "on the take," they are secretly accepting money or rewards, usually as a bribe, in exchange for doing something dishonest or illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-TAKE
UK
ON-thuh-TAKE
Listen in Context
Some officers were on the take and accepted money from criminals.
The mayor was found to be on the take during the investigation.
Everyone suspected the guard was on the take because he looked the other way.
Rumor has it the building inspector is on the take, so things get approved faster if you pay.