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take it badly



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If you’re confident Maria would take it badly, then your decision is Maria or James.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021

My parents did take it badly, which I was bracing myself for.

From Slate • May 13, 2021

She’s very sensitive and would take it badly.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2019

“If one of your friends shouts at you to do something better you don’t take it badly or personally. You just decide to do it, because it’s your friend.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2018

“Yes, it is difficult. Hard, perhaps. Very much. But you must not take it badly to yourself, my young friend.”

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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