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take lightly
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1.
General English
North America
United Kingdom
neutral
informal
formal
To treat something as unimportant or to regard it with insufficient seriousness; to underestimate the significance or consequences of something.
2.
General English
North America
United Kingdom
neutral
informal
formal
Used in negative constructions (e.g., 'do not take lightly') to indicate that something is regarded with seriousness or solemn consideration.
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