Example sentences of "take [pron] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | I took them for the shrine in the loft one night , and have them to this day , little brown twists of dried plant like old Sellotape , stuck in a little glass bottle . |
2 | Who took you for the Rose |
3 | ‘ Scotland Yard , ’ he informed Mr Multhrop severely , taking him for the doorman as he marched through the doors of the Imperial Hotel . |
4 | Your brother 's death left you heiress to Tracy Castle , and I intend taking it for the King . ’ |
5 | He 's taking it for the meeting tomorrow . |
6 | She said well he took it for the glass . |