take up a collection
The idiom "take up a collection" means to gather contributions of money or other items from a group of people for a specific purpose or cause.
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Where it comes from and how it is used
Take Up a Collection
Neighbouring idioms
- pass the hat
- chip in
- rake together
- pile up
- pick up the tabMoney & work
- common purseMoney & work
- take on
- collect one's thoughtsEmotions & feelings
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