To have (got) (one's) nose out of joint In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to have (got) (one's) nose out of joint", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-06 04:05

Meaning of To have (got) (one's) nose out of joint (redirected from have (got) (one's) nose out of joint )

Synonyms:

get (one's) nose out of joint

Have (got) (one's) nose out of joint phrase informal

To feel annoyed, irritated, or disappointed, usually as a result of something done or spoken by someone else.

Min has got her nose out of joint because I forgot her birthday.

I didn't invite Jack to the party, so he has got his nose out of joint

I really have my nose out of joint because of his arrogance.

Other phrases about:

die for want of lobster sauce

To feel devastated because of a minor problem or accident

spit in (one's) eye

To intentionally and spitefully insult or show disrespect for someone

gol dang

Used to express your displeasure

(one's) hackles rise

Somebody begins to feel irritated, annoyed or angry. 

(as) cross as two sticks

Angry annoyed or irritated

Grammar and Usage of Have (got) (one's) nose out of joint

Verb Forms

  • to have (got) (one's) nose out of joint
  • has (got) (one's) nose out of joint
  • having (got) (one's) nose out of joint
  • had (got) (one's) nose out of joint

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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