annoy or irritate someone · make someone feel uncomfortable or disliked
Ever met someone whose personality just... grates on you? 🤯 Or maybe someone's habits make you internally sigh? This expression is perfect for describing that feeling when someone's actions or personality annoy you without them necessarily doing anything 'wrong'. It's all about that subtle irritation! ✨
💡 **Quick Tip!** This idiom comes from petting an animal against the natural direction of its fur, which makes it uncomfortable or irritated. 🐾 So, when a person 'rubs you the wrong way,' it means their actions or personality go against your natural grain or expectations, causing discomfort! It's less about a huge fight and more about a persistent, low-level annoyance.
When would you use the expression 'rub someone the wrong way'? A. When someone accidentally bumps into you. B. When someone's actions or personality consistently irritate or annoy you. C. When someone gives you a thoughtful gift.