English Phrase: What it takes.

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I have recently seen the phrase โ€œwhat it takesโ€ for example: โ€œtell me what it takes to let you goโ€ I am a little bit confused. Would you be so kind as to tell me what that phrase means?

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โ€œWhat it takesโ€ is to say โ€œWhat is neededโ€. This explains what is required to do something.

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For example:

  • It takes great fitness to run a marathon

Is the same asโ€ฆ

  • Great fitness is needed to run a marathon.

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Another example could be for how much time something needs.

  • How long does the chicken take to cook?
  • It takes about an hour in the oven.

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