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UK//jʊə ˈteɪkɪŋ ðɪs ˈvɛri ˈpɜːsənl//US//jʊr ˈteɪkɪŋ ðɪs ˈvɛri ˈpɜrsənl//

Meaning of You're taking this very personal

You are being too emotionally affected by what is being discussed.

In simple words: You are affected emotionally by this situation.

You're taking this very personal in a sentence

  • When you react so strongly, it feels like you're taking this very personal.
  • He thought I was criticizing him, but I wasn’t; he’s just taking this very personal.
  • Sometimes in heated discussions, people end up taking things very personal.
  • If you keep taking things very personal, it will strain your relationships.
  • You don't need to take it very personal; it's a business decision.

How to use You're taking this very personal

This phrase is often used to indicate that someone is too emotionally involved in a situation. It may be appropriate in conversations addressing conflict, but can sound accusatory.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of 'personal' as relating to 'you'—like a personal letter.

Related words

Collocations with You're taking this very personal

  • take it personal
  • feel very personal
  • make it personal

Synonyms for You're taking this very personal

  • emotionally involved
  • affected personally
  • taking offense

Common mistakes with You're taking this very personal

  • 'Personal' should not be used as 'personally' in this context.
  • Learners may confuse 'personal' with 'personality'.
  • Omitting 'very' may change the phrase's intensity.

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Frequently asked questions about You're taking this very personal

What does You're taking this very personal mean?

You are affected emotionally by this situation.

What is the definition of You're taking this very personal?

You are being too emotionally affected by what is being discussed.

How do you use You're taking this very personal in a sentence?

When you react so strongly, it feels like you're taking this very personal.

Can you give another example of You're taking this very personal?

He thought I was criticizing him, but I wasn’t; he’s just taking this very personal.

What are synonyms for You're taking this very personal?

Common alternatives include emotionally involved, affected personally, taking offense.

What words go with You're taking this very personal?

It commonly pairs with take it personal, feel very personal, make it personal.

What are common mistakes when using You're taking this very personal?

'Personal' should not be used as 'personally' in this context. Learners may confuse 'personal' with 'personality'. Omitting 'very' may change the phrase's intensity.

How do you pronounce You're taking this very personal?

US: //jʊr ˈteɪkɪŋ ðɪs ˈvɛri ˈpɜrsənl//, UK: //jʊə ˈteɪkɪŋ ðɪs ˈvɛri ˈpɜːsənl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're taking this very personal?

This phrase is often used to indicate that someone is too emotionally involved in a situation. It may be appropriate in conversations addressing conflict, but can sound accusatory.