take care
Idioms-
Be careful, use caution, as in Take care or you will slip on the ice . [Late 1500s]
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Good-bye, as in I have to go now; take care . This apparent abbreviation of take care of yourself is used both orally and in writing, where it sometimes replaces the conventional Sincerely or Love in signing off correspondence. [ Colloquial ; 1960s]
Example Sentences
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One firefighter, Scott Pike, testified that he informed a captain of hot spots and ash pits in the area but that he never received orders to take care of the hazards.
From Los Angeles Times
"We've really taken care that we just don't do the same thing over and over again," he said.
From BBC
Rose Cutler—whose many strong opinions have earned her the family nickname of “Aunt Rant”—has been taking care of her beloved nephew while his parents vacation.
Now, though, that side of things is taken care of by others.
From BBC
We take care of all his bills; his house and car were sold over three years ago.
From MarketWatch
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