one's blood is up
One is very angry.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“His blood is up because you broke his favorite chair.”
“After the manager insulted her work in front of the team, her blood was up and she demanded an apology.”
“The politician’s blood was up as he listened to the false accusations, and he struggled to maintain his composure before the cameras.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026