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.