take amiss
Example Sentences
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George R. Tracy San Clemente, Calif. Not all vegetarians would take amiss John Leo's remark about their preverbal innocence.
From Time Magazine Archive
I hope he did not take amiss this national reflection.
From Life of Adam Smith by Rae, John
Without beating about the bush, my dear," she began, "I'm here on a meddlesome business which you mustn't take amiss.
From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee
Whatever momentary vexation he may have vented in a hasty expression, it was entirely inconsistent with his general tone to take amiss an employment whose vital importance he would have been the first to admit.
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
"He said--I am sure you will not take amiss what he said?" responded Max.
From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles
