take something amiss
take (something) amiss
To consider something unhelpful, unappreciated, or offensive. Please don't take my comment amiss—I was merely trying to suggest a few ways to improve your performance, not criticize everything about it. A: "I was just making a joke, so I hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings." B: "Don't worry, I don't think anyone took it amiss."
See also: amiss, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take something aˈmiss
(British English) feel offended by something, perhaps because you have understood it in the wrong way: Would she take it amiss if I offered to help? OPPOSITE: take something in good partSee also: amiss, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take (something) amiss
- take amiss
- not come amiss
- not go amiss
- a fat lot of use
- amiss
- not come/go amiss
- give (one) the benefit of (something)
- give someone the benefit of
- suggest for (someone or something)