sore

*sore (at someone)

Fig. angry at someone. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; make someone ~.) When Mary hears what you said about her, she'll get sore for sure. Please don't get sore at me.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

sore

mod. angry. She is one sore old lady. You should give her teeth back.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See:
  • (as) cross as a bear with a sore head
  • a sight for sore eyes
  • a sore head
  • a sore loser
  • a sore point
  • a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore
  • be a sight for sore eyes
  • be like a bear with a sore head
  • cross as a bear
  • like a bear with a sore head
  • sight for sore eyes
  • sight for sore eyes, a
  • sore
  • sore point
  • sore point, a
  • sore spot
  • sorehead
  • stand out like a sore thumb
  • stand/stick out like a sore thumb
  • stick out
  • stick out like a sore thumb
  • stick out like a sore thumb, to
  • touch (on) a sore point
  • touch (on) a sore spot
  • touch a sore point
  • touch a sore spot
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The service is part of the Common Ailments Scheme, which encourages patients to visit their community pharmacist instead of their GP if they feel they need NHS advice to manage common ailments such as sore throat, heartburn, conjunctivitis, thrush and threadworm.
She added: "Community pharmacists are well-placed to help to manage patients with sore throat and to refer for further investigation if there are signs of more complex infection."
Stress and being run down can contribute to the development of cold sores, so looking after yourself, eating well and getting plenty of sleep is key.
"It's something to consider during this time of year when there are a lot of social occasions to attend and sufferers may feel more self-conscious about having a sore," says Dr Simic.
Dr Simic said: "There isn't a treatment that eradicates the virus completely." CAN YOU SAFELY COVER A SORE? Dr Simic said: "Covering a cold sore with concealer or other make-up isn't advised.
This study is to evaluate whether preoperative gargling with ketamine reduce postoperative sore throat after endotracheal intubation when compared with gargling with saline.
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Generalised estimating equation was used to see the association between the treatment methods and severity of sore throat over time.
Sources said that a victim, identified as Ahmad Ali, student of class three contracted sore throat and was referred to Multan for treatment but he could not survive.
A total of 132 buffaloes with history of pruritis, ulceration and exudation from ears were examined for ear sores. Flies were seen on body of all animals.
Has a pressure sore developed during that stay or shortly afterwards?
Cold sore patches are also available that contain hydrocolloid gel, an effective treatment for skin wounds.