Idiom Breakdown

take up a collection

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Definition

To request and receive money or goods of value from members of a group, especially for a charitable purpose.

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In Context

"Then somebody sings out, "Take up a collection for him, take up a collection!" Well, a half a dozen made a jump to do it, but somebody sings out, "Let HIM pass the hat around!""
""But I hope nobody's took up a collection for me. I don't want no charity.""
"When Simmons won a scholarship to Dillard University, her high school teachers took up a collection so she'd have a coat."

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Also Said As

pass the hat

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See Also

collection plate