Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“It’s to honor movies and to honor people who worked hard. Those people take it seriously.”
Ellen DeGeneres talking about her upcoming role as host of the Oscars.
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
believe strongly; to be serious about something
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
In this quote, Ellen is talking about the Academy Awards and the actors who have been nominated. When she says that the people who work in the movie business take it seriously, she means that they are serious about their work. They take pride in what they do, and they do their best.
If two people decide to get married, it is because they take the relationship seriously, and they take commitment seriously.
If you are trying to tell your girlfriend how you feel and she’s laughing at you, you might be hurt because you want her to take you seriously.
If you want to speak good English, you have to take it seriously. You have to study and practice.
Examples
1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.
“Sara cried when I said I didn’t like her haircut. I was just joking but she took it seriously!“
“I never thought about my health until I was diagnosed with cancer. Now I take it seriously. “
“Inga and Martin trust me to take care of their house and their children. I take it seriously that they have that much trust in me.”