get one's nose out of joint

get (one's) nose out of joint

To become upset, irritated, or dejected, usually by something someone else did or said. Yeah, she's got her nose out of joint, but I don't think I said anything that offensive. The boss got his nose out of joint about something today, so I wouldn't bother him about anything unless it's absolutely necessary. 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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get one’s nose out of joint

tv. to feel slighted by something someone has done; to take offense at something. (see also put someone’s nose out of joint.) You get your nose out of joint too easily about stuff like that.

See also: get, joint, nose, of, out

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