TICK EXPRESSIONS-3
28 / 05 / 2014
TICK EXPRESSIONS-3: meaning and examples
Good morning everyone.
Today we are going to look at another expression with TICK.
Today's expression is: to tick someone off
This expression has a different meaning, depending on whether you are in North America or the UK.
Meaning 1 (UK): to speak angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong.
Example 1:
That man ticked me off simply because I parked in front of his house. I don't know why he was so angry.
Meaning 2 (US): to make someone angry or annoyed.
Example 2:
Please don't criticize me in front of the boss; it really ticks me off!
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Have a great day!
Today we are going to look at another expression with TICK.
Today's expression is: to tick someone off
This expression has a different meaning, depending on whether you are in North America or the UK.
Meaning 1 (UK): to speak angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong.
Example 1:
That man ticked me off simply because I parked in front of his house. I don't know why he was so angry.
Meaning 2 (US): to make someone angry or annoyed.
Example 2:
Please don't criticize me in front of the boss; it really ticks me off!
If you have any questions or comments, I hope you will share them with our readers on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ZigguratEscuelaCorporativadeIdiomas.
Have a great day!
