be bitter and twisted

be bitter and twisted

To be miserable, typically because of past traumas or problems. My sister is bitter and twisted after years in a bad relationship. Oh, she's been bitter and twisted ever since she found out she didn't make the team.
See also: and, bitter, twist
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the bitter fruits
  • bitter pill (to swallow)
  • at an impasse
  • impasse
  • come to an impasse
  • a shouting match
  • shouting match
  • the fruit of something
  • the fruit(s) of (something)
  • make common cause against (someone or something)
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"I am trying not to be bitter and twisted. I will accept my sentence and just deal with it.
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'The French will still be bitter and twisted about the semi,' said Hansen who takes charge of Wales for the final time against Italy at the Millennium Stadium today.
Out for revenge