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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
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Trade
A man who messes around with other men, but no one would ever know by looking or talking to him. Used by gay black men to identify masculine gay men or DL Brothas.
"I am going to the mall to look for some trade"
"The club was packed with trade, honey"
by Darren December 03, 2004
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on the take
To accept bribes or take money from a business transaction.
"Jimmy's on the take"
by john February 25, 2004
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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
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on the take
Taking or seeking illegal income;
Don't worry about arrest, There was a policeman on the take.
by Rocky Talky May 06, 2016
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On the take
Where a police man or woman steals often from a crime scene or an evidence locker.
That cop is on the take.
by Deep blue 2012 January 14, 2010
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