take amiss
Example Sentences
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George R. Tracy San Clemente, Calif. Not all vegetarians would take amiss John Leo's remark about their preverbal innocence.
From Time Magazine Archive
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"He said--I am sure you will not take amiss what he said?" responded Max.
From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles
Three more words about thee the world will still not take amiss from me!
From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul
Young gentleman," said he at last, "before we man the windlass I have to beg you'll not take amiss any questions I may put.
From A Marriage at Sea by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)
Make poetry of what you please for me; But how if Mrs. Halm should take amiss Your breaking of her furniture to pieces?
From Love's Comedy by Herford, C. H. (Charles Harold)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.