ruffle somebody’s/a few feathers
(verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To upset, annoy, or irritate someone or a group of people
To upset, annoy, or irritate someone or a group of people
Ví dụ:
Her blunt remarks at the meeting ruffled a few feathers.
Her blunt remarks at the meeting ruffled a few feathers.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "ruffle somebody’s/a few feathers" means to upset or create discomfort for someone or a group of people by doing or saying something that they may find irritating or offensive. It is an informal expression that can be used in various contexts such as at work, in social situations or in everyday conversations. For example, if someone tells a joke that offends a friend, they may say "you've ruffled my feathers" or if a new rule is introduced at work that no one likes, a coworker may say "it has ruffled a few feathers around here." Essentially, it means that you have caused a bit of a stir or irritation in someone.
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