ruffle someone's feathers
US /ˈrʌf.əl ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈfɛð.ərz/
UK /ˈrʌf.əl ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈfɛð.ərz/
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to annoy or upset someone
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His blunt comments always ruffle someone's feathers.
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Try not to ruffle her feathers before the big presentation.
to annoy or upset someone