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Definition take someone/something seriously in American English

take someone/something seriously phrase

phrase
1

to think that someone/something is important and should be given careful attention

Example

Jonathan takes his gardening very seriously.

Example

Don't take everything he says so seriously.

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Definition take someone/something seriously in American English