to be angry or annoyed · to be visibly upset
Imagine someone just cut you off in traffic or made a rude comment. You're trying to keep your cool, but inside, you're fuming! That's when you're 'hot under the collar.' 😠 It means you're really annoyed or angry, and it's probably showing a little bit.
💡 **Fun Fact!** This idiom implies a physical reaction to anger, like your face getting flushed or feeling agitated. It's often used when someone is *trying* to suppress their anger but it's clearly bothering them. You can say, 'He was hot under the collar after the meeting' or 'Don't get hot under the collar over something so small!'
When would you most appropriately use the expression 'to be hot under the collar'? A. 🤩 When you are feeling very happy and excited about good news. B. 😠 When you are annoyed or angry about something, possibly showing it physically. C. 😌 When you are feeling calm and relaxed after a long vacation.