on the take

Getting paid for one’s role in fraud or corruption.

The entire state of Louisiana is on the take.

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"Jimmy's on the take"

by john February 26, 2004

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Being bribed to look the other way when the briber commits a crime or show favour to the briber despite his shortcomings.

"The police don't give a shit because they're all on the take" said the drunk.

by Gumba Gumba August 05, 2004

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Don't worry about arrest, There was a policeman on the take.

by Rocky Talky May 06, 2016

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take a \_

take a \_, son

by dvt99 August 23, 2010

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"so what's your take on this new rookie QB for the chargers?"

by ColdOne November 15, 2003

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What attorneys (usually the defense) will say when presenting evidence to back their claims in the Ace Attorney series

Phoenix: Take that! As we all know, the victim was on a vacation to Paris. The time difference between here and Paris is about 9 hours.

by CoolCaleb04 September 25, 2018

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