Get your hackles up Meaning in English
expression
释义
To become irritated, angry, or defensive, often because something feels like a threat or an insult.
用法与细微差别
This is an informal, idiomatic expression. It comes from the way some animals' fur stands up when they feel threatened. Mainly used for people reacting defensively or with irritation. Common with 'make someone get their hackles up.' Avoid confusing with physical anger; it's more about defensiveness or annoyance.
例句
Don't get your hackles up—I'm only trying to help.
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Her comments really got my hackles up.
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Sometimes little things can get your hackles up without you realizing it.
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He always gets his hackles up when someone questions his ideas.
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That rude email was enough to get your hackles up first thing in the morning.
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Try not to get your hackles up—they probably didn’t mean anything by it.
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