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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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what does "take offense at~" mean?

In this sentence, what does "take offense at" mean?

aware of a strong pride that the continent with its unique coffee culture might take offense at the idea that an American company is needed for a better espresso

I'm not sure whether they agree with the idea that an American company is needed for a better espresso or not.
  

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Anonymous In this sentence It's not a sentence. It suggests that more follows. Anonymous what does "take offense at" mean?

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous In this sentence It's not a sentence.
  • It suggests that more follows.
  • Anonymous what does "take offense at" mean?
  • feel offended Anonymous I'm not sure whether they agree with the idea that an American company is needed for a better espresso or not They probably do not agree.
  • As the text says, they might feel offended by that idea.
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AnonymousIn this sentence
It's not a sentence. It suggests that more follows.
Anonymouswhat does "take offense at" mean?
feel offended
AnonymousI'm not sure whether they agree with the idea that an American company is needed for a better espresso or not
They probably do not agree. As the
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