Phrase guide

take lightly

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: make light of

Antonyms: take seriously

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: ciddiyə almamaq — approach casually
  • Danish: tage let på — approach casually
  • Danish: ikke tage på alvor — approach casually
  • Dutch: licht opvatten — approach casually
  • Finnish: ottaa kevyesti — approach casually
  • French: prendre à la légère — approach casually
  • German: auf die leichte Schulter nehmen — approach casually
  • Norwegian Bokmål: ta lett på — approach casually
  • Norwegian Bokmål: ikke ta på alvor — approach casually
  • Polish: lekceważyć — approach casually
  • Polish: zlekceważyć — approach casually
  • Spanish: tomar a la ligera — approach casually
  • Swedish: ta lätt på — approach casually