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in a huff |
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*in a huff Fig. in an angry or offended manner. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) He heard what we had to say, then left in a huff. She came in a huff and ordered us to bring her something to eat. See also: huff in a huff (informal) feeling angry with someone because they have done or said something to upset you She's in a huff because I forgot to call her last night. He walked off in a huff because I hadn't saved him a space at the table. See also: huff How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Oh, very well--if you're in a huff,' cried Miggs, turning away. That's good enough for little rubbishy common things -- specially with gals, cuz THEY go back on you anyway, and blab if they get in a huff -- but there orter be writing 'bout a big thing like this. He brought her to the Duchess and went back in a huff to finish his supper alone. |
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