Rub someone the wrong way
What does "Rub someone the wrong way" mean?
irritates or annoys me
"Rub someone the wrong way" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
He just rubs me the wrong way.
— Grey's Anatomy S3E7
The guy rubs me the wrong way.
— Modern Family S3E20
First impressions get locked in forever When I first met Pam she said something that slightly rubbed me the wrong way Since then I've loved working with Pam and she's frankly wonderful but I hate her I'll have a bottle of the antacid Also I want to get a souvenir for my son but his mother doesn't acknowledge my paternity.
— The Office S8E15
He wasn't a Nazi, he just rubbed me the wrong way.
— The Sopranos S2E5
Well, Brenda was being overly nice, which really rubbed me the wrong way, so I tore her head off.
— Young Sheldon S6E17
I guess he rubbed the brass the wrong way.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S7E9
Harvey, you may rub some people the wrong way, but you have a generous heart.
— Suits S9E4
"Rub someone the wrong way" in TV shows & movies
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