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Rachel Chau
2021-08-04 11:08
Take (someone, something, or some place) by storm verb phrase
To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack
The police took the house by storm and arrested all the smugglers.
The castle is surrounded by a deep moat so it is difficult to take it by storm.
To have a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people
His new movie has taken all the cinemas by storm.
Her fall collection has taken the fashion world by storm these days.
a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.
To be under the control of someone or something
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this expression is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. Doing something extremely well
2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner
1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.
2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?
Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!
