Which way to go: Bring vs. take

These two words often leave writers’ compasses spinning. To get yourself righted, think of these words in terms of direction.

Bring is when something comes to you, as in Please bring your toy here so I can fix it.

Take, however, is when something goes away from you, as in Please take this file to the Accounting Department.

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