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TAKE SOMETHING PERSONAL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Phraseology
DEF

To interpret a remark as if it were mean or critical about oneself.

CONT

Don't take it personally, but you really need a haircut. I want to tell you something, but please don't take it personally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
  • Comportement humain
  • Phraséologie
Key term(s)
  • le prendre personnel

Spanish

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