take issue

Related to take issue: off chance, give rise, defer to, interfere with, come to fruition, took issue

take issue

To strongly disagree with or take offense at something. If that's what you're saying, then yes, I take issue. If you take issue with me or my methods, feel free to hire someone else.
See also: issue, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take issue

To take an opposing point of view; disagree.
See also: issue, take
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • take issue with
  • take issue with (someone or something)
  • take issue with somebody
  • cross that bridge later
  • issue
  • at issue
  • cast an eye on (something)
  • cast an eye on something
  • take a stand on
  • take a stand on (something)