He cuts up rough whenever he has to wait in line.
cut up rough
idiomTo become angry; to make a fuss.
The customer cut up rough when the manager refused to give him a refund for the broken item.
Although the board members usually remained calm, they cut up rough when the unexpected budget cuts were announced during the annual meeting.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).