taking it to the streets

An idiom, with figurative and literal meanings; to actively commune with society while promoting the resources of intellect, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and democratic processes to promote positive change, self actualisation, and solidarity. This quintessentially American idiom represents the spirit of grassroots activism and the powerful spirit of the people when mobilized and when participating with our communities. It is figurative language representing the mobilization of peoples to create change from within the community. It functions as an affirmation of sovereignty and empowerment in the face of marginalization, institutional oppression, and prejudice. As the fifth estate is the foundation of democracy and ensures the intrinsic spirit, voice, and actions of We the people; the participant and the witness alike may literally “take it to the streets.”

Grassroots change is when people are effectively, taking it to the streets; as Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Lyrics by The Doobie Brothers, include,

“ You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living Hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets”

by Shazamsh March 1, 2022

Taking a paugh

The act of taking a dump without using your cell phone as entertainment; thereby expediting the process.

"Hey Richard, are you about done shitting? We gotta go! You better be taking a paugh!"

by WonderBread10 April 12, 2013

take it in the pants

When you need to crap so bad that you know your not going to make it to the bathroom. So you just decide to "take it in the pants"

"Lordy, the bathroom is closed. I quess I will just have to take it in the pants ".

by Captain Breed April 12, 2017

Take It Barry

A sex act where the woman straps on a dildo and sodomizes her man with it. The name comes from a scene in the movie "Zack and Miri Make a Porno".

Yeah, take it! Take it! Take it Barry!

by Alex Stockwell August 18, 2009

Soap-take

n. When, during soap operas and some sitcoms, a character stares off-screen until the scene ends and commercials begin.

Doctor: Steve, the tests have come back, and... I don't know how to tell you this, but Alan isn't really your son.

Steve: Then whose is it? *Does a soap-take*

by Godofgamers September 9, 2009

taking a fifteen

to take a fifteen minute break in order to masturbate or have quick sexual relations with a partner in a random room.

dude, adam and steve are taking a fifteen in the garage--do not go in there.

by Brian Bryant October 14, 2008

taking a frank

taking a shit that prevents your coworkers from entering the bathroom once you finish.

i wouldn't go in there once he comes out, he's taking a frank.

by kuruption11 November 3, 2009