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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. See also: take take umbrage (formal) to become upset and angry about something someone has said or done (often + at ) He took great umbrage at newspaper reviews of his book. The minister took umbrage when colleagues queried her budget plans. See also: take 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. See also: take 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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