http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishVocabularyIdiom-Questions/Forum29.htmHelp with defining words and idioms, and new words and idioms that you've learntenXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443293Wed, 27 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:443293Philip0http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443293http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-443293.xmlArmsys wrote: Hi Philip, I love your explanation. Can it be also explained as "no offense"? Your key point is "it isn't directed you." But in actuality, is it usually the direct opposite? That's, the speaker does indeed mean to direct to the intended listener. That's, the nothing personal is often meant to be personal. Please correct me if you think otherwise. Depending on the situation and the person, it could be interpreted as such. It depens on how sarcastic the speaker usually is.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443186Wed, 27 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:443186Marius Hancu1http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443186http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-443186.xmldon't feel insultedhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443170Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:55:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:443170Vorpar2http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443170http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-443170.xmlIt can mean that, but it's more often used when a decision goes against you. If you get laid-off, it isn't personal. The boss didn't fire you because he doesn't like you, it's just a business decision.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443159Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:55:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:443159Armsys3http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443159http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-443159.xmlHi Philip, I love your explanation. Can it be also explained as "no offense"? Your key point is "it isn't directed you." But in actuality, is it usually the direct opposite? That's, the speaker does indeed mean to direct to the intended listener. That's, the nothing personal is often meant to be personal. Please correct me if you think otherwise.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443131Wed, 27 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:443131Philip4http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htm#443131http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-443131.xmlArmsys wrote: What does it mean by "don't take it too personal"? Whatever negative thought it is, it isn't directed at you, necessarily. I really don't like the name Armsys, but don't take it too personal(ly).http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htmTue, 27 Jan 2009 04:55:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:443129Armsys5http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakeItPersonal/zzdzh/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-443129.xmlWhat does it mean by "don't take it too personal"?