take issue

To strongly disagree with or take offense at something. If that's what you're saying, then yes, I take issue. If you take issue with me or my methods, feel free to hire someone else.

take issue

To take an opposing point of view; disagree.

See also: issue, take

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See also:

take issue with
take issue with (someone or something)
take issue with somebody
cross that bridge later
cast an eye on (something)
cast an eye on something
take a stand on
take a stand on (something)
red herring
a red herring

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