Raise your hackles Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To make someone feel very angry, annoyed, or defensive, as if making them bristle like an animal with its fur standing up.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
This idiom is informal and often used when something triggers irritation, anger, or defensiveness, like an annoying comment. Not literal—refers to animal hair raising when threatened. Synonyms: 'get under your skin', 'rub the wrong way'. Used for people, not things.
उदाहरण वाक्य
That loud noise really raised my hackles.
basic
His rude words raised her hackles immediately.
basic
Negative comments online can raise people's hackles.
basic
Nothing raises my hackles faster than being blamed for something I didn't do.
natural
The way he talks to people can really raise your hackles if you're not patient.
natural
I try not to let little things raise my hackles, but sometimes it's hard.
natural