not take (something) lightly



not take (something) lightly

To regard something with a great amount of seriousness or gravity. I hope you aren't taking these allegations lightly—they could mean a life in prison! I can promise you that I won't take this job interview lightly.
See also: lightly, not, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dong-Chinese
ÉBer-Irish Mythology
Sarpedon-Greek Mythology
Clarindaklə-RIN-dəEnglish
Aylen-Native American, Mapuche
Nicolaunee-koo-LOW (Portuguese)Portuguese, Galician, Catalan