take an interview ?

[whl626]

Normally we say ' go for an interview ' right ? How about ' take an interview ' ?

Some native speaker said it is not to use ' take ' , but it seems that nothing wrong with it, though.

Any comments ? Thanks

 

[Casiopea]

You can

take a message,
take a phone call,
take a break,
take a bus,

but you can't take an interview. The reason being, well, maybe 'take' has something to do with the hands.

 

[whl626]

thanks Cas what a convincing response

 

[jwschang]

thanks Cas what a convincing response

An example,
saying " I'll take a rest" is regarded by some as colloquial, so in writing they would say "I'll have a rest". :wink:

 

[Casiopea]

thanks Cas what a convincing response

You're welcome

 

[Tdol]

Could you possibly 'take an interview' if you are conducting it? I can't say that I've heard it, though. ;-)