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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

I called him twice, but he didn't respond. I took it personally.

Hi

I called him twice but he didn't respond. I took it personally.

Does the underlined phrase mean that the speaker minded his calls being ignored. Is it a common phrase?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Yes, it is correct. We say this term instead of I took personal offense. The person is offended and is feeling that the person is insulting him personally.

— Cynthia3754

  • Yes, it is correct.
  • We say this term instead of I took personal offense.
  • The person is offended and is feeling that the person is insulting him personally.
  • He is offending him and the person is taking it to his heart.
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Yes, it is correct. We say this term instead of I took personal offense. The person is offended and is feeling that the person is insulting him personally. He is offending him and the person is taking it to his heart.
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Mr. TomDoes the underlined phrase mean that the speaker minded his calls being ignored?
Yes. The speaker was upset.
Mr. TomIs it a common phrase?
Yes, but not as common as

Don't take it personally.

in which the speaker wants the listener to know that what i
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