Get your nose out of joint Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To feel offended or upset, usually because you think you have been ignored, treated unfairly, or replaced.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and often humorous. Usually used when someone feels slighted or overshadowed. Common collocations: 'get your nose out of joint' (fixed phrase), 'don't get your nose out of joint'. Not about physical injury; always emotional reaction.
جمل نموذجية
She got her nose out of joint when she wasn't invited to the meeting.
basic
Don't get your nose out of joint just because I didn't agree with you.
basic
He got his nose out of joint after his idea was rejected.
basic
Try not to get your nose out of joint—they didn't mean to upset you.
natural
She always gets her nose out of joint if someone gets more attention than she does.
natural
No need to get your nose out of joint—next time, you'll get a turn.
natural