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take exception (to something)

1. to take offense at something. I must take exception to your remark. Sue took exception to Fred's characterization of Bill as a cheapskate.

2. to disagree with something. I have to take exception to the figure you quoted. The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees.

See also: exception, take

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