(as) cross as two sticks British informal simile
Angry, annoyed or irritated
He is as cross as two sticks when hearing their sarcastic words.
Thousands of demonstrators filled the square because they felt cross as two sticks after hearing provocative remarks made by a politician.
She felt cross as two sticks after receiving his derogatory comments.
To argue with somebody
To intentionally and spitefully insult or show disrespect for someone
Said to someone who makes you feel frustrated or annoyed
1. Become angry or lose self-control
2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool
To be extremely stupid; not to be alert
She didn't know her ass from a hole in the ground when quitting such a decent job.