take exception
idiomatic phrase
: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something
Domi squirted water at fans from the penalty box and a fan took exception.—
Gregory Strong
Gregory StrongWhile her original tweet was quickly deleted, it was still spotted by other former Ulster University graduates who took exception.—Mark Bain
—usually used with toMark BainShe took exception to the remark.
Many physicists who read this book will take exception to Capra's views on contemporary physics.—Robert March
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When the debut motorcycle event at Laguna Seca was scheduled, some city officials took exception.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Even though Stellantis’ management took exception to Farris’s letter, purporting that sales were improving, Carlos Tavares will still be replaced as CEO in 2026.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In a post on X, Pat Hanlon, the Giants' senior vice president of communications, took exception to Duncan’s segment.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Then the Giants’ sideline took exception to a hit by Joseph on Giants linebacker Matt Adams.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Even though Stellantis’ management took exception to Farris’s letter, purporting that sales were improving, Carlos Tavares will still be replaced as CEO in 2026.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In a post on X, Pat Hanlon, the Giants' senior vice president of communications, took exception to Duncan’s segment.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Then the Giants’ sideline took exception to a hit by Joseph on Giants linebacker Matt Adams.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Take exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20exception. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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