MEME REFERENCE

and I took that personally

Use and I took that personally when a private motive or feeling is revealed through a sharp admission.

What it expresses: Inner state becomes explicit: Jordan’s expression converting a general remark into a personal offense represents a moment where a private motive or feeling is revealed through a sharp admission.
Example: For example, a general comment exposes the one issue a teammate cannot ignore; the visual analogy is Jordan’s expression converting a general remark into a personal offense, signaling that a private motive or feeling is revealed through a sharp admission.
When not to use it: Avoid when no personal feeling is involved; Jordan’s expression converting a general remark into a personal offense would incorrectly signal that a private motive or feeling is revealed through a sharp admission.