take issue
idiomatic phrase
: to adopt or express an opposed or contrary view or position : disagree
Though a barbecuing Southerner may take issue, Texas-style and Korean barbecue have much in common.—
Anito Lo
—usually used with withAnito LoShe took issue with the conclusions reached by the study.
Carolyn Nichols, an editor at Bantam, took issue with the notion that romance fiction is escapist.—Charles Trueheart
Charles TrueheartDespite the proliferation of all means of communications, from magazines to computers, books remain our chief medium for the full expression of ideas, and for taking issue with those of others.—Robert R. Harris
Robert R. HarrisExamples of take issue in a Sentence
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And, more pointedly, almost no one is taking issue with valuations sitting near historic highs, the S & P forward price/earnings ratio above 22.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Ex-Chiefs respond A couple of former Chiefs players, however, took issue with Cooper’s message.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Although some people might take issue with her romance with Diggs, Cardi has been carrying on as normal.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
According to the post, his roommate was well aware of this routine and had never taken issue with it before.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Ex-Chiefs respond A couple of former Chiefs players, however, took issue with Cooper’s message.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Although some people might take issue with her romance with Diggs, Cardi has been carrying on as normal.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
According to the post, his roommate was well aware of this routine and had never taken issue with it before.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Take issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20issue. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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