put (one's) nose out of joint
put (one's) nose out of joint
To upset or irritate one, usually through actions or words. Well, something put my mother's nose out of joint—what exactly did you say to her?
See also: joint, nose, of, out, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get one's nose out of joint and have one's nose out of joint; put one's nose out of joint
Fig. to resent that one has been slighted, neglected, or insulted. You get your nose out of joint too easily about stuff like that. Now, don't get your nose out of joint. She didn't mean it.
See also: and, get, have, joint, nose, of, out, put
put someone's nose out of joint
Fig. to make someone resentful. What's wrong with Jill? What put her nose out of joint? Don't put your nose out of joint. I didn't mean anything by what I said.
See also: joint, nose, of, out, put
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
put someone's nose out of joint
If something puts someone's nose out of joint, it offends or upsets them, because they think that they have not been treated with the respect that they deserve. Ian had his nose put out of joint when a colleague who had been with the company for less time than him was promoted and he wasn't. Note: You can also say that someone's nose is out of joint or that someone has their nose out of joint. A few noses in the firm are out of joint since the arrival of a dynamic young manager. Note: You often use this expression to suggest that the person who is offended thinks that they are more important than they really are.
See also: joint, nose, of, out, put
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
put someone's nose out of joint
upset or annoy someone. informalSee also: joint, nose, of, out, put
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
put somebody’s ˈnose out of joint
(informal) upset or annoy somebody, especially by not giving them enough attention: The new teacher speaks much better German than he does. That’s going to put his nose out of joint.If a bone is out of joint, it is pushed out of its correct position.
See also: joint, nose, of, out, put
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
put someone’s nose out of joint
tv. to cause someone to feel slighted; to cause someone to take offense. (see also get one’s nose out of joint.) I’m sorry we didn’t invite you. We didn’t mean to put your nose out of joint.
See also: joint, nose, of, out, put
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- get nose out of joint and have nose out of joint; put nose out of ...
- put nose out of joint
- put somebody's nose out of joint
- put someone’s nose out of joint
- put someone's nose out of joint
- get up (one's) nose
- get up somebody's nose
- get up someone's nose
- put an animal out
- put one out