take (someone or something) seriously

take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) ernst nehmen
2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) ernst nehmen

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