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amiss

2 adverb
     
amiss2 British English
1

something would not come/go amiss

informal used to say that something would be suitable or useful in a situation:
A cup of tea wouldn't go amiss.
2

take something amiss

to feel upset or offended about something that someone has said or done:
Don't take it amiss - I was just teasing.
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