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take umbrage at |
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take umbrage at something to feel that one has been insulted by something. The employee took umbrage at not getting a raise. Mary took umbrage at the suggestion that she was being unreasonable. take umbrage at something (slightly formal) to feel insulted by something someone has said or done The mayor took umbrage at the suggestion that the new park was not well designed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Philander was too much relieved at the happy outcome to their adventure to take umbrage at the professor's cruel fling. Therefore just and wise men take umbrage at his act, until after some little time be past: then they see it to be in unison with their acts. |
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