take it badly
Example Sentences
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If you’re confident Maria would take it badly, then your decision is Maria or James.
From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021
She’s very sensitive and would take it badly.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2019
“If one of your friends shouts at you to do something better you don’t take it badly or personally. You just decide to do it, because it’s your friend.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2018
Still it would mortify me if they take it badly and don’t come to the wedding.
From Slate • Sep. 13, 2016
“Yes, it is difficult. Hard, perhaps. Very much. But you must not take it badly to yourself, my young friend.”
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
