take the L

English

Verb

take the L (third-person singular simple present takes the L, present participle taking the L, simple past and past participle took the L)

  1. Alternative form of take the l (“take a loss, in sports”)
  2. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see take,‎ L.
    We took the L (elevated train) to get downtown last night.
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