Many phrases for defecating use the word “take”. It makes no sense to me

  • HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com
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    22 hours ago

    It’s not meant to mean taking a literal piece of shit. “A shit” in this context means the entire act. Take a break, take a shit, take piss, etc., refer to doing the act.