set someone's teeth on edge

短语

使某人牙根发酸, 使某人厌恶

词形变化

sets someone's teeth on edge 三单 sets someone's teeth on edge setting someone's teeth on edge setting someone's teeth on edge 现在分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To irritate or strike as unpleasant.

    I can't stand his squeaky voice. It always sets my teeth on edge.

  2. 2.

    To cause a disagreeable tingling sensation in one's teeth, as when acids are brought into contact with them.