Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to ruffle someone's feathers
idiom
/tə ˈrʌfəl ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈfɛðərz/
Definition
To irritate or upset someone, often by being annoying or disruptive.
Examples
- If you want to avoid conflict, steer clear of comments that ruffle his feathers.
- She ruffled her boss’s feathers by questioning the new policy in front of the whole team.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe actions or words that provoke someone, causing them to feel bothered or agitated.
Synonyms
- annoy
- irritate
- upset
- offend
- provoke
