taken by . taken by or with {v. phr.} To be impressed by; intrigued by. Ned was much taken by the elegance of Sophie's manners. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry