bridle at

bridle at (someone or something)

To show that one has been offended, displeased, or angered by someone or something. Of course I bridled at his condescending tone—I'm the president of a major corporation! Watch what you say around Uncle Ed—he has such a thin skin and bridles at the slightest provocation I know you'll probably bridle at this, but please hear me out.

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bridle at someone or something

Fig. to show that one is offended by someone or something. She bridled at the suggestion that she should go. Tony bridled at Max. Max was going to have to be dealt with.

See also: bridle

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