An enthusiastic invitation for someone to begin performing, speaking, or leading.
A way of saying 'you can start now!' — usually when introducing a performer or speaker.
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
Used to invite or signal a performer, speaker, or musician to begin.
"The host smiled at the camera and said, 'Ladies and gentlemen, take it away, The Rolling Stones!'"
Take it away, Ed McMahon!
— Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show (common recurring phrase, widely documented)
Used in informal contexts to hand control of a situation or conversation over to someone else.
"I've explained the background — now take it away, and show them what you've built."
Almost always used as a fixed imperative phrase. Very common in entertainment, radio, TV, and live events. The subject is typically a named person: 'Take it away, Sarah!' Rarely used in formal writing.
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