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  1. take it serious/take it seriously - WordReference Forums

    Apr 17, 2008 · 'take it seriously' is the correct phrase in BE because seriously is an adverb, while serious is an adjective (and in this case the word describes the actions of the verb take, so we need an …

  2. take something seriously - WordReference Forums

    Apr 13, 2012 · Dear all, I was wondering whether "take seriously" (as the dictionary says) means the same as "take serious". E.g. a) I take my job seriously. b) I take my job (more) serious. Thanks a lot …

  3. More serious vs more seriously - WordReference Forums

    Dec 31, 2019 · I understand that “seriously” is an adverb. I’m wondering if I’m using the two words “more serious” and the two words “more seriously” correctly in the following sentences: He was much more …

  4. take oneself seriously - WordReference Forums

    Aug 14, 2015 · Greetings, What does " Don't take yourself seriously" mean? Does it mean that : you shouldn't think you and your work and whatever you do are so important. Don't solemnify yourself. or …

  5. It's high time you should...? | WordReference Forums

    Aug 24, 2021 · It's an MCQ. Listen here, young man. It's high time you _____ working a bit more seriously. Don't you realise that you've already wasted the first five weeks of term? a) started b) start …

  6. I mean, seriously? - WordReference Forums

    Nov 3, 2014 · I mean, seriously? I spend hours cleaning the whole house and then she wants to know why I haven't cleaned the table. (the implication being that the thing left to do is so small, it pales into …

  7. Like seriously - WordReference Forums

    Jun 7, 2021 · Hello. Here I bring you a new issue. After posting a question in a forum (asking for or against in relation to a certain matter), some people answered me the words "like seriously" (without …

  8. take oneself too seriously - WordReference Forums

    Aug 21, 2007 · What does it mean by " they don't take themselves too seriously? Creative people aren't afraid to look foolish at times, to generate unusual ideas. They tend not to take themselves too …

  9. take too seriously - WordReference Forums

    Aug 4, 2016 · Dear all. I would like to know which sentence is proper. - You take too seriously what I say. - You take what I say too seriously. Thanks in advance.

  10. Treat seriously/Take seriously - WordReference Forums

    Jul 25, 2011 · Hi, Which is idiomatic to say? Your job is something you need to treat seriously. Your job is something you need to take seriously. I prefer the first one because the second might cause …