take a picture

The phrase "take a picture" refers to capturing an image using a camera. It also has an informal usage to address someone staring.

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Definition

A2Photography

(common)To capture an image using a camera or similar device.

Example

  • She asked him to take a picture of her by the fountain.

B2Informal

(idiomatic)A sarcastic remark to someone who is staring.

Example

  • If you keep staring at me, why don't you just take a picture?

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take a picture":

take a grabtake a viewtake ittake a walktake a breathtake a seat