take upon

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take upon
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Ignoring my parents advice, I took upon myself to become a painter.Ignorando los consejos de mis padres, me propuse hacerme pintora.
My mother took upon herself to organize my wedding.Mi madre decidió hacerse cargo de la organización de mi boda.
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