die saak aantrek

Afrikaans

Verb

die saak aantrek

1. (idiomatic) To take to heart
2. (idiomatic) To take something seriously; to internalize or live according to something (e.g. advice.)
3. (idiomatic) To feel keenly; be greatly grieved at; be much affected by something.

   Hy trek [hom] die saak aan.

   He took it to heart.

   (literally, “He wears the concern.”)