Meaning:
If we take issue with something, we disagree strongly with it. If we take issue with somebody, we disagree strongly with that person.
Example sentences:
1. I take issue with that.
2. I take issue with him on that point.
3. She took issue with me about what I said.
Example dialogue:
A: What do you think about the war?
B: I think it's an unjust war.
A: Don't you think we should go to war if there's a chance we'll be attacked?
B: No, I take issue with that view. We should only go to war if we are attacked.
Practice:
What do you take issue with?
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