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                           Phrase(s): take action against someone or something  to begin activity against someone or something.  •  The city council vowed to take action against the mayor.  •  I will take action against the company for its negligence.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
                        McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs