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They are taking it personal. vs They are taking it personally.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'They are taking it personal.' is incorrect because 'personal' should be 'personally' to modify the verb 'taking.' On the other hand, 'They are taking it personally.' is the correct phrase to use when someone is feeling offended or sensitive about something.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 661 views

They are taking it personal.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Personal' should be 'personally' to modify the verb 'taking.'

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The correct form should be 'They are taking it personally.'
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Alternatives:

  • They are taking it personally.

They are taking it personally.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when someone is feeling offended or sensitive about something.

This phrase is used to express that someone is feeling personally affected by a situation or comment.

Examples:

  • She took his criticism personally.
  • Don't take it personally, it's not about you.
  • He always takes things too personally.
  • I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but...
  • They tend to take everything personally.
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Alternatives:

  • They are taking it to heart.
  • They are feeling personally attacked.
  • They are feeling personally offended.
  • They are taking it as a personal insult.
  • They are taking it as a personal affront.

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