take issue

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Verb take issue has 1 sense

disagree, differ, dissent, take issue - be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
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take issue

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense:

1. To disagree or have a difference of opinion with someone or something.

2. To express opposition or disagreement with a particular matter.

Usage:

- When someone expresses a view or statement that you disagree with, you can take issue with it.

- This phrase is often used to express disagreement in a polite or assertive manner.

Examples:

She took issue with his decision to cancel the event without consulting her.
He frequently takes issue with the way the media portrays certain social issues.
We can't expect everyone to agree on this topic, so it's natural that people will take issue.

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