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Jimmy Hung
2021-09-19 03:09
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.
To irritate, annoy, or drive someone insane
The verb "raise" must be conjugated according to its tense.
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.
Do you see anything wrong?
Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.
