Känslor - Irritation

Utforska engelska idiomer som rör irritation, inklusive "ha fått nog av" och "sur som ättika".

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

to do something that annoys or irritates someone

Ex: He always tries to push my buttons by bringing up sensitive topics during our conversations .

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

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: They were at the end of their rope while juggling multiple responsibilities and commitments .

son of a gun [Fras]

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

Ex: Somebody go tell that son of a gun we ’re all waiting here .

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

to no longer have the tolerance to endure more of something

Ex: By the time they realized his true intentions , they had already had enough of him and ended the relationship .

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

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

Ex: She was sick to the back teeth of the toxic relationship and finally decided to break up with him .

(as|) sour as vinegar [Fras]

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

Ex: Her disappointment with the results made her attitude as sour as vinegar for the rest of the day .

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

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

Ex: My neighbor 's barking dog gets in my hair every night , and it 's hard to sleep .

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

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

Ex: The aggressive protester gets in my face every time I pass by , shouting their message .

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

to annoy someone so much that they run out of patience

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

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

to constantly annoy someone and ruin their concentration

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

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 [Fras]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: She is at her wit 's end trying to figure out how to fix the broken computer .

to lose {one's} shit [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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 .

Känslor
Happiness	Excitement	Sorg eller missnöje	Olycka & Besvikelse
Anger	Rage	Förlora sitt humör	Annoyance
Irritation	Rädsla & Terror	Anticipation	Skam & Förlägenhet