take offense at take offense at {v. phr.} To become indignant; become angry. Why do you always take offense at everything I say? Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion