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take me on vs take on me

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Take me on' implies a challenge or competition, while 'Take on me' means to assume responsibility or a task. They are not interchangeable and should be used based on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 867 views

take me on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a challenge or competition.

This phrase is used to express a willingness to engage in a challenge or competition. It can be used in a playful or competitive context.

Examples:

I dare you to take me on in a game of chess.
He challenged me to take him on in a race.

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You don't want to take me on, lady.
So you can sue, but I don't think you have the resources to take me on.
My fella wants to take me on a cruise.
When you offered to take me on the tour, I suspected you had an ulterior motive.
If they want to take me on, I'm delighted.
If Tudor wants to take me on, then he won't have to search for me.
If Tudor wants to take me on, then he won't have to search for me.
Artists Garry Djorlom and Wilfred Nawirridj agree to take me on a trip into the bush.
The fact that you didn't run me over, means you're ready to take me on.
Dexter, care to take me on?
You can take me on to Kennedy.
You lack the support to take me on, A.J.
My ex-husband would never take me on a motorcycle.
Dead or alive, take me on the stage.
He decided to take me on his own.
Don't take me on your guilt trip.
Now, a walk you will take me on.
You can take me on one of your famous tours.
Please take me on the cruise to Mexico.
No other practice will take me on.

Alternatives:

challenge me
compete against me
face me in a competition

take on me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean assuming responsibility or a task.

This phrase is used when someone is willing to undertake a task or responsibility. It implies a sense of commitment or obligation.

Examples:

I will take on the project and see it through to completion.
She decided to take on the role of team leader.

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Your take on me, on the other hand, is completely false.
Your take on me, on the other hand, is completely false.
Then she walks over. "Take on me" starts playing.
And then "Take On Me" came on the radio, and you sang, "Take and See."
Think you can take on me?
(A-ha's "Take On Me" begins)
Take on me that of a man who was finally ready to date.

Alternatives:

undertake
assume responsibility for
accept the challenge of

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