neo-Victorian
/ˌniːə(ʊ)vɪkˈtɔːrɪən/noun
Originally: a person living in the latter or most recent part of the Victorian period. Later: a person whose values, attitudes, or behaviour hark back to, or are reminiscent or suggestive of, those of the Victorian era.
adjective
Resembling, reviving, or reminiscent of, the Victorian era.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Arnold Bennett (1867–1931), writer. From neo- + Victorian.
- take someone back
- take someone for a ride
- take someone in
- take someone in hand
- take someone in rear
- take someone into one's confidence
- take someone off
- take someone on
- take someone out
- take someone out of themselves
- take someone's breath away
- take someone's name in vain
- take someone/something in hand
- take someone's (or one's own) life
- take someone's point
- take someone's word (for it)
- take someone/thing by surprise
- take someone/thing out
- take someone/thing seriously
- take someone to law
- take someone to task
- take someone to the cleaners
- take someone to the woodshed
- take someone up
- take someone up on