Raise someone's hackles In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "raise someone's hackles", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-09-19 03:09

Meaning of Raise someone's hackles (redirected from raise (one's) hackles )

Synonyms:

get one’s hackles up

Raise (one's) hackles verb phrase

To make one very angry, irritated or annoyed

His offensive remarks really raised her hackles.

Raising my hackles is what my haters want, so I always remain poised and calm.

I’m sure what she did it is just to raise my hackles, but I'm not going to let her fulfill her intention.

Other phrases about:

drive (someone) potty

To irritate, annoy, or drive someone insane

Grammar and Usage of Raise (one's) hackles

Verb Forms

raised one's hackles
raises one's hackles
raising one's hackles

Possessive Adjectives

raise her hackles
raise his hackles
raise my hackles
raise our hackles
raise their hackles
raise your hackles

The verb "raise" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Raise (one's) hackles

Hackles are hairs or a ruff of fur on the back of an animal's neck that rise in response to threat or as the animal prepares to strike. This phrase came into use in the 1800s.

The Origin Cited: Internet .