Gevoelens - Irritation

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met irritatie, waaronder "genoeg hebben van" en "zuur als azijn".

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to [push|press] {one's} buttons [Zinsdeel]

to do something that annoys or irritates someone

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at the end of {one's} rope [Zinsdeel]

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: She is at the end of her rope with the constant demands of her job .

son of a gun [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a person one is very annoyed with or hates

Ex: I ca n't believe that son of a gun tricked me again .

to [have] enough of {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to no longer have the tolerance to endure more of something

Ex: She had finally had enough of the toxic workplace , so she decided to quit and pursue her passion .

(fed up|sick) to the back teeth (with|of|about) {sth} [Zinsdeel]

very annoyed with a situation that has gone on for an extended period of time

Ex: I 'm sick to the back teeth with his constant excuses for not completing his work on time .

(as|) sour as vinegar [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who is very unpleasant or bad-tempered

Ex: She has a reputation for being sour as vinegar ; it 's rare to see her smile or show any kindness .

to [get] in {one's} hair [Zinsdeel]

to persistently annoy someone by doing something or by simply being around them

Ex: I know that upcoming project is going to get in my hair ; it 's going to be demanding and time-consuming .

to [get|be] in {one's} face [Zinsdeel]

to annoy someone by behaving in a very aggressive or direct manner

Ex: The bully was constantly getting in my face , making my life miserable .

to [get] up {one's} [nose] [Zinsdeel]

to annoy someone so much that they run out of patience

Ex: The persistent delays and cancellations of the train service got up their noses last week ; it was incredibly frustrating .

to [drive] {sb} to distraction [Zinsdeel]

to constantly annoy someone and ruin their concentration

Ex: The never-ending stream of notifications and messages is driving me to distraction .

to [be] on {one's} back [Zinsdeel]

to force someone do something that is against their will or by putting a lot of pressure on them

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to [breathe] down {one's} neck [Zinsdeel]

to closely watch someone and everything they do, particularly in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable

Ex: The teacher is constantly breathing down his neck , making him nervous during the exam .

on {one's} [heels] [Zinsdeel]

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He is constantly on my heels, checking my every move and questioning my decisions.

to [lose|blow] {one's} cool [Zinsdeel]

to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: She loses her cool easily during heated discussions.

at {one's} wit's end [Zinsdeel]

in a state where a person is so confused or frustrated that they are unable to decide what to do anymore

Ex: They are at their wit 's end trying to manage their overwhelming workload .

to lose {one's} shit [Zinsdeel]

to suddenly become very angry so that one completely loses control over one's thoughts and actions

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son of a bitch [Zinsdeel]

used to address someone whom one is annoyed with or angry at

Ex: They are frustrated with that son of a bitch neighbor who never respects their privacy .

Gevoelens
Happiness	Excitement	Verdriet of ontevredenheid	Ongelukkigheid & Teleurstelling
Anger	Rage	Zijn geduld verliezen	Annoyance
Irritation	Angst & Terreur	Anticipation	Schaamte & Verlegenheid