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Gevoelens - Anger

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over woede, zoals "keep your hair on" en "get a rise out of".

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English idioms related to Feelings

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an outburst of anger or frustration, often characterized by uncontrollable emotional and irrational behavior

woedeaanval, driftbui

woedeaanval, driftbui

Ex: The toddler threw a hissy fit in the grocery store aisle , screaming and throwing items from the shelves , much to the embarrassment of the parents .De peuter gooide een **woedeaanval** in het gangpad van de supermarkt, schreeuwend en items van de planken gooiend, tot grote schaamte van de ouders.

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one's blood is up

[Zin]

used to refer to someone who is extremely furious and is ready to start a fight or argument

Ex: The team's captain gave an inspiring pep talk, and with their blood up, they went out onto the field with unwavering determination to secure victory.

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[Zinsdeel]

said of a woman who is behaving very angrily and cannot be reasoned with, due to being in her menstruation period

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in high dudgeon

[Zinsdeel]

used to emphasize or demonstrate that one is extremely unhappy, angry, or irritated

Ex: The artist , upon discovering her artwork had been stolen , expressed her in high dudgeon, vowing to take legal action against the thief .

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[Zinsdeel]

in a highly agitated or furious state, characterized by the inability to think rationally or make logical decisions

Ex: When the conversation turned to politics, he rolled his eyes and left the room in a huff, unwilling to engage in the discussion.

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[Zinsdeel]

feeling extremely angry

Ex: The politician 's controversial statement left hopping mad, with protesters gathering outside his office to express their anger and disappointment .

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bent out of shape

[Zinsdeel]

irritated or enraged to the point of frustration

Ex: When the plans for the outing changed slightly, he got bent out of shape and refused to participate, sulking for the rest of the day.

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to be up in arms about something

[Zinsdeel]

to be extremely angry or upset about something

Ex: The were up in arms after the sudden changes in the company policy .

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to set one's teeth on edge

[Zinsdeel]

to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.

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to make one's blood boil

[Zinsdeel]

to cause someone to become extremely angry

Ex: The blatant disregard for environmental conservation and the destruction of natural habitats made environmental activists' blood boil, driving them to fight for ecological preservation.

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[Zinsdeel]

to become extremely angry

Ex: The constant delays and cancellations at the airport made the frustrated go ape, venting their anger at the airline staff .

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[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an imaginary pill that is recommended to an angry or anxious person to take as a way of asking them to relax or calm down

chill pil, ontspanningspil

chill pil, ontspanningspil

Ex: The situation calls for everyone to grab a chill pill and approach it with a level head.De situatie vereist dat iedereen een **kalmeringspil** neemt en het met een koel hoofd benadert.

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to drive somebody up the wall

[Zinsdeel]

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .

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keep your hair on

[Zin]

used to tell or remind someone not to get too upset or excited about something

Ex: When tensions were rising during the meeting, the team leader interjected, "Let's all keep our hair on and find a constructive solution."

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to hit a raw nerve

[Zinsdeel]

to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.

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to get a rise out of somebody

[Zinsdeel]

to intentionally make someone extremely angry

Ex: The controversial statement made by the politician during the debate got a rise out of the audience, leading to heated discussions.

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