have a burr under one's saddle

have a burr under one's saddle
have a burr under one's saddle
Rur. to be irritated by something. •

Joe has a burr under his saddle because Jane's going out with Bill tonight.

Mary must have a burr under her saddle. She's been snapping at me all day.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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