rub someone the wrong way
US /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
UK /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
1.
agacer quelqu'un, irriter quelqu'un
to annoy or irritate someone, often unintentionally, by one's actions or words
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His constant complaining really rubbed me the wrong way.
Ses plaintes constantes m'ont vraiment agacé.
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Be careful what you say; you don't want to rub her the wrong way.
Fais attention à ce que tu dis ; tu ne veux pas l'agacer.