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forget to take one's medication this morning

idiom
Meaning

To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is acting grumpy, as if he forgot to take his medication this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Please do not mind his rude comments; he likely forgot to take his medication this morning.

COMPLEX

Her uncharacteristic outburst during the meeting left colleagues wondering if she had simply forgotten to take her medication this morning.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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