Be getting (one's) shirt out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be getting (one's) shirt out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-18 11:05

Meaning of Be getting (one's) shirt out (redirected from get (one's) shirt out )

Synonyms:

kick up a fuss, stink, etc. , lose one's temper , flare up

Get (one's) shirt out spoken language verb phrase

If you get your shirt out, you become angry or make someone angry.

He yelled at me this morning but I can't figure out what got his shirt out.

You have to learn to control your temper. You've easily got your shirt out recently.

I really regret getting my shirt out and shouting at her.

She's usually a calm woman, but she got her shirt out over a small thing today. It's quite strange.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

Wave a red rag to a bull

A deliberate provocation will surely result in an adverse reaction such as angry and violent actions.

Grammar and Usage of Get (one's) shirt out

Verb Forms

  • get (one's) shirt out
  • gets (one's) shirt out
  • got (one's) shirt out
  • be getting (one's) shirt out

The verb "get" should be conjugated with its tense.

 

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