Lesson 19 - Complaining About a Co-worker Flashcards
in a bad mood
angry, usually about something minor
IN A SNIT
No wonder Donna’s in a snit. She just found out she didn’t get the promotion she was expecting.
angry
infuriated
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TO GET BENT OUT OF SHAPE
When Nick’s boss told him he couldn’t take two weeks off for a vacation, he got bent out of shape.
to say what you really think, in detail (usually criticism and often more than the other person wants to hear)
TO GIVE SOMEONE AN EARFUL
When Doug showed up for work late again, his boss gave him an earful.
to annoy someone
to make someone angry (usually by doing something that you know will annoy them)
TO PUSH SOMEONE’S BUTTONS
Liz pushes my buttons with her bossy behavior.
to avoid or stay away from someone or something
TO STEER CLEAR OF SOMETHING
Ray is on a low-carb diet. He needs to steer clear of bread and pasta and other foods high in carbohydrates.
a bad tempered or very moody person
a violent person
A HOT-HEAD
Don’t feel bad that Tim yelled at you. He’s a real hothead, and he yells at people all the time.
to have some personality problems (a vague way of saying that somebody is not quite right in some way)
TO HAVE SOME ISSUES
Unfortunately, Denise can be difficult to work with. She has some issues.
to remain angry about a past insult
to bear a grudge
TO HAVE A CHIP ON ONE’S SHOULDER
Ever since Mike was told he had to leave his office and move into a cubicle, he’s had a chip on his shoulder.
to have an arrogant or superior attitude to think one has all the answers
TO BE/GET ON ONE’S HIGH HORSE
Hank’s on his high horse again, telling everybody around him how to behave.
to put up with it
to pretend it doesn’t bother you
TO GRIN AND BEAR IT
I know you don’t like traveling with your boss, but it’ll just be a short trip. Just grin and bear it.
to get past one’s defences and manage to cause them annoyance
TO GET UNDER ONE’S SKIN
Your boss is certainly annoying, but don’t let him get under your skin!
