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BBC Learning English

The English We Speak

5 March 2013

To take (something) on board





Li:

Hello I'm Li, welcome to The English We Speak and today I'm at the airport with Rob. So Rob, here we are, about to fly off on a holiday of a lifetime.

Rob: Hmm, yes, but I don't think you'll be flying anywhere with those things in your hand-luggage.

Li:

Why? What's wrong with this giant bottle of suntan cream – it was cheaper than buying a small one.

Rob: You can't take that on board – it's more than 100 millilitres – you won't get through security.

Li:

Oh, I can't take that much liquid on board a plane.

Rob:

And what do you need that penknife for?!

Li:

In case I need to peel an apple?

Rob:

Li! You can't take that on board either!

Li:

Oh.

Rob:

Honestly Li, don't you ever read the notices? Look, it says here, no sharp objects and no large bottles of liquid. I really think you need to do some preparation before you fly.

Li:

Do some preparation? Oh OK, I'll take that on board.

Rob:

Don't be stupid, you can't actually take 'preparation' on board. It's only objectsâ€Åš thingsâ€Åš that you take 'on board' a plane, or a busâ€Åš or even a train.

Li:

Rob, it's a phrase. "I'll take that on board". It means I will understand or accept a piece of information. So I'm not physically moving it.

Rob:

But you could say you're moving some information into your brain?!

Li:

I suppose so, but I think these examples will illustrate the phrase betterâ€Åš

Examples

If that shop wants to succeed it needs to take on board the views of all its customers.

My brain aches! I need to take on board so many concepts and ideas if I'm going to pass this exam.





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Drivers are beginning to take on board the safety message that speeding kills.

Li: So there are some examples of using the phrase 'to take on board' – you understand or accept some information – so Rob, have you taken on board the meaning of this phrase?

Rob:

Absolutely. And have you taken on board the safety and security information?

Li:

Of course – so I'll just put these items in the bin. Gone.

(Airport announcement)

Rob:

Right, our flight's ready for boarding now.

Li:

Goodâ€Åš but I've got a very large handbag. Would you mind carrying it on for me?

Rob:

Sure Liâ€Åš ( lifting handbag)â€Åš Oh, Li, this is extremely heavy. Ouch. This is something you really won't take on board.

Li:

Oh really?

Rob:

Yes. Your handbag can't weigh any more than 15 kilograms.

Li:

I see. More information that I'll take on board!

Rob:

Good, next time remember what I've told you before you get to the airport.

Come on we'd better go home. Bye for now.

Li:

See you next time for The English We Speak from BBC Learning English.

Bye.





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