On Fri, 21 Sep 2007, Horn, John wrote:

>> Martin Lewis wrote
>>
>> I was using it in reference to this line:
>>
>> "Oh, for Krum's sake, Martin. Take a pill."
>>
>> I don't get the exact meaning but presumed you were
>> suggesting something about my mental state.
>
> I read that as "take a chill pill" which is a bit different.

I didn't, initially, so I can understand someone not getting that 
immediately, or at all if it wasn't explained.

I believe that is an American colloquialism, and one that isn't used in my 
own circles.

        Julia

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