
Keresés
take a picture
01
said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one
What is the origin of the idiom "take a picture" and when to use it?
The precise origin of the idiom "take a picture" is not documented in detail. This phrase has likely developed informally in everyday language over time as a playful and witty response to situations involving prolonged staring or intense observation. It is used to humorously suggest that capturing a moment in a photograph is more appropriate than continued staring.
Example
Hey old man, take a picture, it lasts longer.
Hey!
How about you take a picture instead?
to take a picture
01
to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone
Example
I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach.
She takes photos of wildlife during her nature hikes.
They will take a picture to remember this special moment.

Közeli Szavak