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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gillis	-	Dutch
&Aelig;&Eth;Elr&Aelig;D	-	Anglo-Saxon
Giuliana	joo-LYAH-nah	Italian
Modestine	-	French
Jayadev	-	Indian, Kannada
Ademar	-	Portuguese