Take against

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verb

To start disliking someone or something for no clear reason.

She suddenly took against my friend and started ignoring him
Visual representation of "take against" - To start disliking someone or something for no clear reason

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  • take against someone
  • take against something

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Idiomatic

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Unpredictable Change

It emphasizes a sudden shift in feeling without clear justification.

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Everyone liked the new teacher until Jenna inexplicably took against her.
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Subjective Feeling

Reflects a personal reaction, not based on objective facts.

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I don't know why, but I've taken against the idea of moving to that city.
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Emotional Impact

Can indicate an emotional response that may affect relationships.

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After the argument, it seemed like she had taken against me.
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