take exception
idiomatic phrase
: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something
Domi squirted water at fans from the penalty box and a fan took exception.—
Gregory Strong
Gregory StrongWhile her original tweet was quickly deleted, it was still spotted by other former Ulster University graduates who took exception.—Mark Bain
—usually used with toMark BainShe took exception to the remark.
Many physicists who read this book will take exception to Capra's views on contemporary physics.—Robert March
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There have been reports in recent days that Devers took exception to rookie Kristian Campbell, who mainly plays second base, taking grounders at first base following Casas’ injury.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
Reese took exception and had to be separated while jawing at Clark.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
This is where Jerry may take exception with the musings of his good friend.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
While Rogers’ north state district is certainly prime ‘squatch territory, our northern neighbor might just take exception to California claiming Bigfoot.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
Reese took exception and had to be separated while jawing at Clark.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
This is where Jerry may take exception with the musings of his good friend.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
While Rogers’ north state district is certainly prime ‘squatch territory, our northern neighbor might just take exception to California claiming Bigfoot.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Take exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20exception. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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