take exception to (something)
take exception to (something)
To strongly disagree with or take offense at something. Excuse me, but I take exception to being characterized as some sort of opportunist, just because I happened to make some good investments before the economy collapsed. I know she takes exception to the way the newspaper represented the data from her study.
See also: exception, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take exception to
Disagree with, object to, as in I take exception to that remark about unfair practices. This idiom, first recorded in 1542, uses exception in the sense of "objection," a meaning obsolete except in a few phrases.
See also: exception, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
take exˈception to something
be very offended by a remark, suggestion, etc: I take great exception to your suggestion that I only did this for the money.See also: exception, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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