Idioms

don't get your nose out of joint

don't get your nose out of joint

There's no need for you to become upset, irritated, or dejected because of what happened or what was said. Don't get your nose out of joint! All I said was that your mom could be a little annoying sometimes. You said the same thing two days ago! Look, I know what she did was out of line, but don't get your nose out of joint about it. You kids can survive a weekend without video games—don't get your noses out of joint.
See also: get, joint, nose, of, out
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