Meaning of the word "rub someone the wrong way" in English
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rub someone the wrong way
US /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
UK /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
Idiom
1.
to annoy or irritate someone, often unintentionally, by one's actions or words
Example:
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His constant complaining really rubbed me the wrong way.
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Be careful what you say; you don't want to rub her the wrong way.
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