get short with (one)

get short with (one)

To speak or react to one in a curt or abrupt manner. I'm sorry for getting short with you earlier. I've had a lot on my mind lately, and I didn't sleep well last night. Don't take it personally if the boss gets short with you. She's just under a lot of pressure right now.
See also: get, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be short with (one)
  • short with
  • short with (one)
  • a mind like a sieve
  • as for
  • as for somebody/something
  • jolt
  • jolt (one) out of (something)
  • jolt out of
  • (Do you) know what I mean?