rub someone the wrong way
US /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
UK /rʌb ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
1.
惹惱某人, 觸怒某人
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.
他不停的抱怨真的惹惱了我。
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Be careful what you say; you don't want to rub her the wrong way.
說話要小心；你不想惹惱她。