take lightly
idiom
: to not treat seriously
My doctor took my concerns lightly, telling me not to worry too much.
—usually used in negative statementsThis is a serious problem that should not be taken lightly.
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These caps and policies aren't decisions that governments take lightly, as 10% of Europe's GDP comes from tourism.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
This means that training customer service reps on how to do their job efficiently and with quality and positivity in mind is an important task that leaders shouldn’t take lightly.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
In photos captured by photographer Brit Perkins, the butterflies can be seen clinging to pieces of the bride's dress and veil throughout the ceremony, adding special flourishes to her ensemble — an beautiful, but unexpected touch that her new husband didn’t take lightly either.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
The opportunity to compete for the United States on the world’s biggest athletic stage is one the players don’t take lightly.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
This means that training customer service reps on how to do their job efficiently and with quality and positivity in mind is an important task that leaders shouldn’t take lightly.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
In photos captured by photographer Brit Perkins, the butterflies can be seen clinging to pieces of the bride's dress and veil throughout the ceremony, adding special flourishes to her ensemble — an beautiful, but unexpected touch that her new husband didn’t take lightly either.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
The opportunity to compete for the United States on the world’s biggest athletic stage is one the players don’t take lightly.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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“Take lightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20lightly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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