They’re liable to take umbrage if we don’t invite them.
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He took umbrage at her remarks.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
take umbrage at something — take umbrage at (something) 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 … New idioms dictionary
take umbrage at — (something) 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 … New idioms dictionary
take umbrage — formal to become upset and angry about something someone has said or done. He took great umbrage at newspaper reviews of his book. (often + at) The minister took umbrage when colleagues queried her budget plans … New idioms dictionary
umbrage — um|brage [ ʌmbrıdʒ ] noun take umbrage (at something) to be offended by something: They re liable to take umbrage if we don t invite them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
umbrage — UK [ˈʌmbrɪdʒ] / US noun take umbrage (at something) to be offended by something They re liable to take umbrage if we don t invite them … English dictionary
take something personally — TAKE OFFENCE, take something amiss, be offended, be upset, be affronted, take umbrage, take exception, feel insulted, feel hurt. → personally * * * take something personally phrase to feel that a failure or unpleasant situation is your fault and… … Useful english dictionary
umbrage — 1. noun /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/ a) Feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive. He took umbrage at something or other, that muchinjured but on the whole eventempered person declared, I let slip. b) Feeling of doubt. [...] but in the verity of … Wiktionary
umbrage — /um brij/, n. 1. offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone s rudeness. 2. the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like. 3.… … Universalium
umbrage — noun take umbrage (at) to be offended by something that someone has done or said: James took umbrage at Mrs Dubose s remarks … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
take exception — verb raise a formal objection in a court of law (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑challenge • Derivationally related forms: ↑challenge (for: ↑challenge) • Topics: ↑law … Useful english dictionary
