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Taken up with someone vs Taken with someone

taken up with someone

1. greatly attracted to a person:

  • Hasan made a feast for the four friends who were taken up with him, and sent them away with handsome gifts.

2. (of an issue, question, etc.) discussed with or addressed by a person:

  • All of these policies are sanctioned by Boris Yeltsin and need to be taken up with him.

taken with someone— = taken up with someone 1:

  • For whatever reason, Emma was just absolutely taken with him! Today was his second visit out here.