take lightly
idiom
: to not treat seriously
My doctor took my concerns lightly, telling me not to worry too much.
—usually used in negative statementsThis is a serious problem that should not be taken lightly.
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Raiders are an opponent the Colts could take lightly, but that first loss and the home crowd will prevent that.
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Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
However, Terence Crawford is not someone to overlook or take lightly despite never fighting at 168 pounds.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Northwestern faces a much bigger test in No. 6 Oregon on Sept. 13 — a challenge Braun doesn’t take lightly.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Finding that balance between using Daniels’ legs while still protecting him is something Leipold doesn’t take lightly.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2025
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Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
However, Terence Crawford is not someone to overlook or take lightly despite never fighting at 168 pounds.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Northwestern faces a much bigger test in No. 6 Oregon on Sept. 13 — a challenge Braun doesn’t take lightly.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Finding that balance between using Daniels’ legs while still protecting him is something Leipold doesn’t take lightly.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take lightly
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“Take lightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20lightly. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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