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take the initiative |
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take the initiative (to do something) to activate oneself to do something even if one has not been asked to do it. The door hinges squeak because no one will take the initiative to oil them. Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative. See also: take take the initiative to be the first one to do something She wanted to move, to take the initiative, to give him a big hug. Usage notes: often said about an effort to solve a problem: Parents need to take the initiative with their children's after-school programs. See also: take How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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