English

Verb

take it away

1. (idiomatic) To begin, especially used to launch a performance of some sort (usually imperative and/or exclamatory).

   I'd like to introduce Mumbo the Magnificent and his dancing parrot, Tiddles. Take it away, Mumbo!

   • 1998, Rushmore, 00:33:50

     MRS WHITNEY: We have a new student with us today. His name's Max Fischer and he's actually asked to say a few words to the class. Max? You want to take it away?

Synonyms

• commence

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