takes the l

A form of take the l — To take the loss: to lose a game or competition and to accept that fact; to make a mistake or to otherwise be beset with unfortunate circumstances and recognize the outcome.

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Meanings

takes the l1

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take the l

takes the L2

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take the L
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APA

takes the l. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20the%20l

MLA

“takes the l.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20the%20l. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “takes the l,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20the%20l.

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