on the take

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

The entire state of Louisiana is on the take.

by BillieJeanIsNotMyLover April 14, 2019

on the take

To accept bribes or take money from a business transaction.

"Jimmy's on the take"

by john February 25, 2004

on the take

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

on the take

Taking or seeking illegal income;

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

by Rocky Talky May 15, 2016

take a \_

Take a seat

take a \_, son

by dvt99 August 23, 2010

Take

opinion; point of view

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

by ColdOne November 15, 2003

Take That!

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