Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-under-the-collar
idiom
/hɒt ˈʌndər ðə ˈkɒlər/
Definition
Feeling angry or annoyed, often due to a specific situation or remark.
Examples
- After receiving the criticism in the meeting, she was really hot under the collar.
- He tends to get hot under the collar if anyone questions his authority.
- When the team lost the match, the coach was hot under the collar.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hot under the collar’ is typically used to describe someone who is becoming visibly upset or agitated.
Synonyms
- angry
- irritated
- upset
- mad
