take amiss
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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
Let no one take amiss the frequent entries marked "cider."
From Shandygaff by Morley, Christopher
Nothing thou writest of this sort can I take amiss.
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 by Richardson, Samuel
Without beating about the bush, my dear," she began, "I'm here on a meddlesome business which you mustn't take amiss.
From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee
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)
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