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They took it personally vs They took it personal

The correct choice is 'They took it personally.' 'Personally' is an adverb that modifies a verb such as 'took,' while 'personal' is an adjective that describes a noun. Therefore, 'personally' is the appropriate choice in this sentence.
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They took it personally

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'they took it personally' means that someone felt offended or hurt by something in a way that is related to their personal feelings or emotions.

Examples:

  • She took his criticism personally and felt upset.
  • They took the rejection personally and were deeply hurt.
  • He tends to take things personally, even when they are not meant that way.
  • Don't take it personally; it's not about you.
  • I hope you don't take this personally, but I have to be honest.
  • They took it personally. It's a human reaction and tough not to when you see your friends lose their jobs or brands you've built disappear. But taking industry ...
  • Dec 31, 2014 ... They took it personally that I didn't want the life they'd prepared me for. I took it personally that they couldn't “accept me as I am.” Feeling all the ...
  • Apr 2, 2015 ... They took it personally. Holmes: With Will, Carolyn, and Tyler on your side…I know that's a lot of potential loose ends…but was there any talk of ...
  • Mar 29, 2015 ... "I voiced my opinion and I guess they took it [personally], but again anywhere in the world that's a red card. Guy is on a break away, last man ...

They took it personal

This phrase is incorrect in standard English usage.

  • So I held on to, they took it personal. I lived around crack dealers and preachers, street graduates becoming the teachers. Politicians talking they couldn't reach ...
  • They took it personal. Danny: You lost the account for him! $450,000 to the company! He's lucky he didn't lose his job! Rose: Your father *never* stood up to his ...
  • Feb 27, 2015 ... They actually cared about selling me the car, seems like they took it personal. That was surprising! They even gave me a great price on a brand ...
  • May 7, 2015 ... They took it personal. That saw my request as a rejection of their spiritual influence. Not that it amounted to much. We hardly went to church.

Alternatives:

  • they took it personal(ly)
  • they took it to heart
  • they took it as a personal attack
  • they took it as an insult
  • they took it as a slight

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