Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-hot-under-the-collar
idiom
ˈɡɛt hɒt ˈʌndər ðə ˈkɒlər
Definition
To become angry or agitated about something.
Examples
- She tends to get hot under the collar when people talk over her during meetings.
- He got hot under the collar when he realized he had been misinformed.
- Don’t get hot under the collar; it’s just a misunderstanding.
Meaning
This idiomatic expression refers to the feeling of being irritated or upset, often in response to a specific situation that provokes strong emotions.
Synonyms
- angry
- irate
- upset
- annoyed
- infuriated
