rub someone the wrong way

US /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
UK /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
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iemand irriteren, iemand tegen de haren instrijken

to annoy or irritate someone, often unintentionally, by one's actions or words

:
His constant complaining really rubbed me the wrong way.
Zijn constante geklaag irriteerde me echt.
Be careful what you say; you don't want to rub her the wrong way.
Wees voorzichtig met wat je zegt; je wilt haar niet irriteren.