Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to set your teeth on edge
idiom
/tə sɪt jʊər tiːθ ɒn ɛdʒ/
Definition
To cause someone to feel irritation or discomfort.
Examples
- The sound of the nails scraping against the chalkboard will set your teeth on edge.
- His constant bragging really sets my teeth on edge.
- The way she chews with her mouth open sets my teeth on edge.
Meaning
This phrase describes a reaction to something unpleasant, often used to express that a sound, situation, or behavior is grating or irritating.
Synonyms
- irritate
- annoy
- exasperate
