take exception to

Idioms and Phrases

Disagree with, object to, as in I take exception to that remark about unfair practices . This idiom, first recorded in 1542, uses exception in the sense of “objection,” a meaning obsolete except in a few phrases.

Example Sentences

“The idea that both of those people should earn the same amount and it should be set in advance regardless of the service level, regardless of the relationship with the customer, regardless of the agent’s experience — that’s where we take exception to it,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Stone, Hüller, McAdams, Randolph — if you take exception to that lineup, you probably had your masculine identity hurt by “Barbie.”

From Los Angeles Times

Milley has rejected culture-war claims, telling CNN earlier this month, "This military is a lot of things, but woke, it's not. So I take exception to that. I think that people say those things for reasons that are their own reasons, but it's not true."

From Salon

And outside of a few “weirdos” who take exception to, you know, jingoism and the idea of giving best picture to a sequel that mirrors the original movie in many ways, who doesn’t like “Top Gun: Maverick”?

From Los Angeles Times

The EU is not Washington's only ally to take exception to the package, with South Korea also concerned its carmakers will not be eligible for the U.S. tax breaks.

From Reuters

Related Words

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• moan
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• oppose
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