rub someone the wrong way

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.

    习语 及物

    It's a small thing, really, to leave towels unfolded, but it rubs him the wrong way.

词源

From the negative reaction of a cat to being stroked contrary to the direction its fur lies.

来源:wiktionary