not take (something) lightly
not take (something) lightly
To regard something with a great amount of seriousness or gravity. I hope you aren't taking these allegations lightly—they could mean a life in prison! I can promise you that I won't take this job interview lightly.
See also: lightly, not, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- take (something) lightly
- have regard to (something)
- have regard to something
- suck down
- dab at
- dab at (something)
- rap at
- rap on (something)