Tuesday, August 12, 2014

What to say when things go wrong


Here are some typical phrases used in British English to express negative feelings, with their meanings explained too.
      
    

He has a bee in his bonnet.
He is angry a problem that he can’t forget
about or stop talking about.

You’re rubbing me up the wrong way.
You are annoying me.

You’re getting on my nerves.
You are irritating me.

Don’t get your knickers in a twist!
Don’t get stressed out!

Keep your hair on!
Don’t get stressed out!

I’ve put my foot in it!
I’ve said or done something inappropriate!

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