(as) cross as two sticks In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) cross as two sticks", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-04 06:03

Meaning of (as) cross as two sticks

Synonyms:

be up in arms , (be) in a black mood , be cheesed off

(as) cross as two sticks British informal simile

Angry, annoyed or irritated

He is as cross as two sticks when hearing their sarcastic words.

Thousands of demonstrators filled the square because they felt cross as two sticks after hearing provocative remarks made by a politician.

She felt cross as two sticks after receiving his derogatory comments.

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