take issue with somebody

take issue with (someone or something)

To strongly disagree with someone or something or take offense at something. I take issue with the wording in this paragraph. If you take issue with me or my methods, feel free to hire someone else.
See also: issue, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take ˈissue with somebody (about/on/over something)

(formal) disagree and argue with somebody about something: I’d like to take issue with you about what you just said.
See also: issue, somebody, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • take issue with
  • take issue with (someone or something)
  • take issue
  • cast an eye on (something)
  • cast an eye on something
  • red herring
  • a red herring
  • join issue
  • cross that bridge later
  • insure against (something)