Make (one) hot under the collar In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make (one) hot under the collar", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-20 04:07

Meaning of Make (one) hot under the collar

Synonyms:

drive one up the wall , get on (one's) nerves , get under one's skin , push one's buttons

Make (one) hot under the collar American British informal

To irritate someone
 

His constant tapping is making me hot under the collar.

That loud beeping noise made me hot under the collar because it disturbed my nice sleep.

The naughty kids make me hot under the collar when they purposefully disrespect me!

Other phrases about:

(slip/be thrown) out of gear

Not working properly

bug the hell/crap/shit out of somebody

To annoy someone very much

(it) don't bother me none

An informal way to say that it doesn't bother me any.

 

rattle someone's cage

To make someone feel angry or upset

all somebody ever does is...

Used to complain that one does the same thing very often, usually in an annoying way

Grammar and Usage of Make (one) hot under the collar

Verb Forms

  • make (one) hot under the collar
  • makes (one) hot under the collar
  • made (one) hot under the collar
  • making (one) hot under the collar

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

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