Feelings - Annoyance

Master English idioms regarding annoyances, like "cheesed off" and "like a bear with a sore head".

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under {one's} feet [phrase]

constantly annoying and interrupting others and their work

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to [try|test] {one's} patience [phrase]

to do something that gradually makes someone angry or upset

Ex: The children 's constant noise is testing my patience .

to [ruffle] {one's} feathers [phrase]

to do or say something that really annoys, upsets, or offends others

Ex: The upcoming meeting with his demanding boss is bound to ruffle his feathers .

to [rub] {sb} the wrong way [phrase]

to cause someone to become extremely angry or upset without intending to

Ex: The ongoing complaints are rubbing everyone the wrong way .

to [get|put] {one's} back up [phrase]

to make someone become really annoyed or angry

Ex: While I was explaining , his constant skepticism was getting my back up .

to [have] had it (up to here|) with {sb/sth} [phrase]

to not have the tolerance to endure more of something

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to [get] under {one's} skin [phrase]

to irritate someone to the point of frustration

Ex: I know his arrogant attitude will continue to get under her skin in the future .

to [get] {one's} goat [phrase]

to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: The thought of dealing with his incompetence in the upcoming project is going to get my goat .

to [get] out of {one's} hair [phrase]

to stop bothering someone so that they can have peace or freedom from annoyance or interference

Ex: Once this project is completed , I 'll be glad to have that demanding client get out of my hair .

to [get] up on the wrong side of (the|) bed [phrase]

to start one's day with a bad mood, without any reason in particular

Ex: I have a feeling he will get up on the wrong side of bed tomorrow , considering the stressful meeting he has scheduled .

to [get] on {one's} nerves [phrase]

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

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to [get] off {one's} back [phrase]

to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

Ex: Once I prove my abilities , I 'm confident they will get off my back and trust my judgment .

like a bear with a sore head [phrase]

showing a very bad mood and reacting unpleasantly to things that would not normally be a problem

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cheesed off [phrase]

very annoyed, frustrated, or displeased about something

Ex: I know I 'll be cheesed off if they do n't deliver the package on time .

browned off [phrase]

extremely dissatisfied or irritated

Ex: I know I 'll be browned off if they cancel our plans at the last minute .

to [step|tread] on {one's} toes [phrase]

to make a person upset or offended, particularly by interfering in their responsibilities

Ex: Be careful not to tread on their toes during the meeting tomorrow .

Feelings
Happiness	Excitement	Sadness or Discontent	Unhappiness & Disappointment
Anger	Rage	Losing One's Temper	Annoyance
Irritation	Fear & Terror	Anticipation	Shame & Embarrassment