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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Take on/take (sth) on

I can take you on anytime.

I can take on you anytime.

I can take on the world.

I can take the world on.

What are the meanings?
  

Top answer

I can compete with / challenge you / the world.

— Mister Micawber

  • I can compete with / challenge you / the world.
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I can compete with / challenge you / the world.
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Hi,
Mister MicawberI can compete with / challenge you / the world.
Is it possible that "to take on the world" means "to take the responsibility to save the world (and fight against the enemy)"? Like, the hero in the movie finally took on the world?

(If I should post a new thread, please let me know.)

Thanks in advance!
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RinoIs it possible that "to take on the world" means "to take the responsibility to save the world (and fight against the enemy)"? Like, the hero in the movie finally took on the world?
No, I don't think so.
Rino(If I should post a new thread, please let me know.)
This thread is fine; it is the same topic.
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Thank you very much, Mister Micawber!
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