on the take
收受贿赂或非法获取利益
口语·描述腐败行为
英文释义
involved in corrupt or illegal activities, particularly accepting bribes or kickbacks
例句
The mayor was caught on the take, accepting bribes from contractors.
典故来源
源自19世纪美国俚语，take指非法所得，如贿赂或回扣，形容官员或警察收钱办事的腐败行为。