Take stock (of somebody or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take stock (of somebody or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-09 01:01

Meaning of Take stock (of somebody or something)

Take stock (of somebody or something) informal verb phrase

 To take an inventory

 

You should have taken stock of the items before receiving them.

Don't forget to take stock before closing the store.

To carefully think about something before making a decision

He took stock of his life after that incident.

We need to take stock of our finances and plan as early as possible.

Other phrases about:

over the counter

1. Drugs sold in pharmacy can be bought without a prescription

2. Stocks do not appear in an official stock exchange list 

Grammar and Usage of Take stock (of somebody or something)

Verb Forms

  • to take stock (of somebody or something)
  • takes stock (of somebody or something)
  • took stock (of somebody or something)
  • taking stock (of somebody or something)

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Take stock (of somebody or something)

This term refers to the process of taking inventory of commodities (stock) and transferring it to other types of assessment. It appeared in the early 1800s.

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Parting shot / Parthian shot

A remark you make when you are leaving on the purpose of creating a stronger impact

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The letter he left before leaving was his parting shot.

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