Rub The Wrong Way

B2 8+

Synonyms of rub the wrong way

Antonyms of rub the wrong way

Collocations of rub the wrong way

skin
Frequency: 80 %

The way he interrupts people mid-sentence really rubs me the wrong way and gets under my skin.

nerves
Frequency: 70 %

Her constant tapping on the table really gets on my nerves.

edge
Frequency: 60 %

His arrogant attitude always rubs me the wrong way and puts me on edge.

back
Frequency: 55 %

His constant bragging about his accomplishments always rubs me the wrong way and gets my back up.

feathers
Frequency: 45 %

His insensitive comments about her weight really rubbed her the wrong way and ruffled her feathers.

Idiomatic Expressions for rub the wrong way

  • Phrase: grind someone's gears
    Meaning: To irritate or annoy someone.
    Usage: His constant complaining really grinds my gears.