Phrase guide

take it away

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To begin, especially to launch a performance of some sort.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, imperative

Examples

  • I'd like to introduce Mumbo the Magnificent and his dancing parrot, Tiddles. Take it away, Mumbo!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: begin, commence

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: a húrok közé csap — to begin
  • Portuguese: mandar a ver — to begin
  • Russian: приступи́ть (pristupítʹ) — to begin