prendre en main

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁ‿ɑ̃ mɛ̃/

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Verb

prendre en main

1. (transitive) to take charge of, to take in hand

   prendre les choses en main ― to take things in hand, to take charge

2. (reflexive) to get a grip on one's life, to take oneself in hand

Usage notes

prendre les choses en main does not translate take matters into one's own hands.

Derived terms

• reprendre en main