# get someone's dander up

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/get-someones-dander-up
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To anger or annoy someone.

## Examples

- His rude comments really got my dander up.
- The politician knew that mentioning the new tax would get the voters' dander up.
- The manager was careful with his words, knowing that any hint of criticism would quickly get the team's dander up.

## Origin

US mid-19th century. Uncertain origin. (disputed)

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