Meaning of 'On the take'
What does the saying 'On the take' mean?
Idiom: On the take
Meaning:
Someone who is stealing from work is on the take.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
This is used as a term to describe someone in a position of authority who is corrupt, someone who will take money in exchange for doing something for the person paying that may be illegal.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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