take issue

idiomatic phrase

Synonyms of take issue next

: 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 with

She 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

Despite 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

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The lawsuit also took issue with how the human resources department was allegedly left out of a police personnel matter. —

Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 16 Feb. 2025 When the divorce was filed, Nicole took issue with some of the pledges. —

Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025 While Black Hawk Down was lauded by critics and won two Oscars, many took issue with the film's nationalistic approach, specifically its depiction of Somalis. —

Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones took issue with Abdoulaye Doucoure’s celebrations right in front of the away fans, sparking a mass brawl. —

Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for take issue