Take that!
interjection
Used to say that one has hit, defeated, or punished someone.
Take that! I've finally beaten you at video games.
Often appears as...
- take that! you'll never defeat me.
- take that! that's what you get.
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used to show your satisfaction when you have done something to punish or hurt someone.
She splashed water at me and yelled, 'Take that!'
Often appears as...
- take that! it serves you right.
- take that! how does it feel?
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used in a playful manner when returning a mock insult.
Oh yeah? Well, take that!
Often appears as...
- take that! i'm just kidding.
- take that! that's my comeback.
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used to say that one has hit, defeated, or punished someone.
Take that! I've finally beaten you at video games.
Often appears as...
- take that! you'll never defeat me.
- take that! that's what you get.
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used to show your satisfaction when you have done something to punish or hurt someone.
She splashed water at me and yelled, 'Take that!'
Often appears as...
- take that! it serves you right.
- take that! how does it feel?
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used in a playful manner when returning a mock insult.
Oh yeah? Well, take that!
Often appears as...
- take that! i'm just kidding.
- take that! that's my comeback.
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Victory Shout
'Take that!' expresses triumph after winning, often in sports or games.
Yes! Scored the winning goal, take that!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Hitting
Even if 'take that!' mentions hitting, it's often used metaphorically for non-physical victories.
Take that! Another level completed.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Serious Contexts
'Take that!' can seem rude or insensitive if used in serious or formal situations.
(Not Recommended) Take that! Your argument has no merit.
Pro Tip 1/3Victory Shout
'Take that!' expresses triumph after winning, often in sports or games.
Yes! Scored the winning goal, take that!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Hitting
Even if 'take that!' mentions hitting, it's often used metaphorically for non-physical victories.
Take that! Another level completed.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Serious Contexts
'Take that!' can seem rude or insensitive if used in serious or formal situations.
(Not Recommended) Take that! Your argument has no merit.
Pro Tip 1/3Victory Shout
'Take that!' expresses triumph after winning, often in sports or games.
Yes! Scored the winning goal, take that!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Hitting
Even if 'take that!' mentions hitting, it's often used metaphorically for non-physical victories.
Take that! Another level completed.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Serious Contexts
'Take that!' can seem rude or insensitive if used in serious or formal situations.
(Not Recommended) Take that! Your argument has no merit.
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