nose out of joint

A phrase said of one who is upset, usually due to another's actions or words. Yeah, she's got her nose out of joint, but I don't think I said anything that offensive. It's not a big deal—don't get your nose out of joint!

See also: joint, nose, of, out

See also:

beck and call
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under the thumb of (someone)
under thumb
under (one's) thumb
under somebody's thumb
under someone's thumb
a penny for them
be twiddling (one's) thumbs
be twiddling your thumbs

References in periodicals archive

I find myself in the unfamiliar position of not getting my episcopal nose out of joint about the issues you openly, frankly, and honestly confront, nor the editorial positions you take.

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