To become angry, agitated, or irritated. Primarily heard in UK. John always gets a cob on over the traffic on his way to work.Don't get a cob on—I was only trying to be helpful!It doesn't matter how gentle you are—give her the slightest bit of criticism, and she gets a cob on.
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