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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to be testy

easily annoyed or irritated · irritable

What's the situation?

You know those days when everything just seems to rub you the wrong way? 😠 That's when you might be 'testy'! It describes someone who gets annoyed easily or is just in a grumpy mood, often without a clear reason. Think of it like a low-grade grumpiness!

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to be in a snit

to be in an irritated or annoyed state · to be in a bad mood, especially over something trivial

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those days where a tiny thing (like a spilled coffee or a slow Wi-Fi) just puts you in a grumpy mood? 😤 That's when you're **in a snit**! It's usually a temporary state of annoyance, not a full-blown rage, and often about something pretty minor. So, if your friend seems a bit irritable, they might just be **in a snit**.

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to be hot-headed

easily angered · quick to lose temper

What's the situation?

Ever met someone who goes from zero to a hundred in a split second? 😡 'To be hot-headed' is the perfect phrase for describing someone who gets angry super quickly or makes impulsive decisions without thinking! It's like having a short fuse, but you know, a bit more 🔥.

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to have a short fuse

to get angry quickly · to be easily provoked

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you want to describe someone who gets angry very easily or quickly, often over small things. 🔥 Think of a situation where a minor inconvenience sets someone off! 🤯 It’s like their patience runs out super fast!

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