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On the take

prep_phrase, slang

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  1. 1
    Corrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments. informal

    "Recently after Washington officials were in Detroit, our chief told us they were sore because so many motor boats broke down and said some of the boys must be ‘on the take’ [accepting bribes]."

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