task (redirected from taking to task)

come to the job with something and come to the position with something; come to the task with something

to bring a particular quality to a task or job. She comes to the job with great enthusiasm. Ann comes to this position with a lot of experience.

See also: come, job

take someone to task

to scold or reprimand someone. The teacher took John to task for his bad behavior. I lost a big contract, and the boss took me to task in front of everyone.

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an uphill battle/fight/struggle  also an uphill job/task

if something you are trying to do is an uphill struggle, it is very difficult, often because other people are causing problems for you Environmentalists face an uphill struggle convincing people to use their cars less. We're trying to expand our business, but it's an uphill battle.

See also: battle, uphill

take somebody to task

to criticize someone angrily for something that they have done (often + for ) She took my father to task for getting drunk at my cousin's wedding.

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take somebody to task also take to task somebody

to criticize someone We have gotten many letters that take us to task for including swear words in the dictionary. The article takes to task those movie stars who look like they just rolled out of bed.

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