take offence (at something)
take offence (at something)
To be or feel insulted, offended, or humiliated by something. Primarily heard in UK. I know your jokes were made completely in jest, but I couldn't help taking offence at them. I noticed your parents leaving in a bit of a huff earlier; I do hope they haven't taken offence.
See also: offence, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- take offense
- take offense (at) (something)
- in jest
- jest
- go crook
- a big girl's blouse
- big girl's blouse
- blouse
- no offense taken
- none taken