take 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 amiss
and take something the wrong wayto understand something as wrong or insulting. Would you take it amiss if I told you I thought you look lovely? I was afraid you'd take it the wrong way.
See also: amiss, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- take (something) amiss
- take something 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)