issue (redirected from taking issue)

issue (forth) from some place

to go out or come out of a place. The news releases issued forth from the pressroom on a regular basis. Clear water issued from the side of the hill.

See also: place, some

issue someone with something

to provide someone with something; to distribute something to someone. We issued them with the clothes they needed for the trip. Everyone was issued with supplies.

issue something as something

to release or send out something as something. They issued this month's magazine as a special double issue. The publisher issued this month's magazine as the very last one.

issue something to someone

to distribute or dispense something to someone. The front office issued new assignments to everyone today. New keys were issued to everyone.

issue a call for something

to make a public invitation or request for something. The prime minister issued a call for peace. The person who organized the writing contest issued a call for entries.

See also: call

issue from something

to come out or flow out of something. A delicious perfume issued from Sally's hair as she passed. A wonderful aroma issued from the kitchen as the bread baked.

make a point of someone or something and make an issue of someone or something

Fig. to turn someone or something into an important matter. Please don't make a point of John's comment. It wasn't that important. I hope you make an issue of Tom's success and the reasons for it.

See also: make, point

take issue with someone

to argue with someone. I heard your last statement and I have to take issue with you. Tom took issue with Maggie about the cost of the house.

See also: take

take issue with something

to disagree with or argue about something. I have to take issue with that statement. I want to take issue with the last statement you made.

See also: take

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at issue (slightly formal)

1. not decided At issue is whether Linda broke state law by secretly taping conversations.

2. in disagreement What is at issue is how the organization spends its money.

make a point of doing something

to be certain to do something that you think is important She makes a point of sending thank-you notes.

See also: make, point

take issue with somebody

to disagree with someone or something I take issue with people who say it is unpatriotic to criticize our government. Thorogood took issue with the story that he had a drinking problem, calling it a nasty rumor.

See also: take