ruffle someone's feathers

US /ˈrʌf.əl ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈfɛð.ərz/
UK /ˈrʌf.əl ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈfɛð.ərz/
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iemand irriteren, iemand van streek maken

to annoy or upset someone

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His blunt comments always ruffle someone's feathers.
Zijn botte opmerkingen wekken altijd iemands irritatie op.
Try not to ruffle her feathers before the big presentation.
Probeer haar niet te irriteren voor de grote presentatie.